Buyer

Overview

Tactica Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced and qualified Buyer for a Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) contract supporting the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4 for facilities engineering & sustainment and environmental planning & compliance on Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review project requirements, issue Requests for Quote (RFQ) / Requests for Proposal (RFP) to vendors, and coordinate purchase requests.
• Prepare quote / proposal packages for review by project managers or team leaders. Follow up with vendors if discrepancies, questions, or clarifications are required.
• Revalidate quotes, as necessary.
• Prioritize purchase requests based on program and/or customer needs.
• Verify pricing is current and delivery schedule is acceptable to stakeholders.
• Negotiate Purchase Order (PO) Terms & Conditions with vendors prior to issuance.
• Conduct market research to identify and add vendors to the Approved Vendor List (AVL) and coordinate necessary documentation required for setup.
• Store in-progress and completed documentation in designated network repositories using the established file naming conventions.
• Provide effective and efficient responses to stakeholder inquiries and issues to support the purchasing process.
• Ensure purchases comply with the appropriate FAR and DFARS clauses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Up to three (3) years of relevant experience supporting internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient working in a flexible environment and demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize, delegate, and multi-task.
• Possess excellent time management, good judgment, conflict resolution, and exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel in support of customer requirements.
• Knowledge of and experience using SharePoint Online, Microsoft Office 365, and Adobe Acrobat.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance at the appropriate level for the duration of the contract Period of Performance. U.S. citizenship is required to be eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Supply Chain or Business Management.
• Knowledge of and experience using automated financial management and procurement systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in procurement record-keeping, completing procurement forms, preparing procurement documents (e.g., requests for information, requests for quotation, requests for proposal, and statements of work) and proposal evaluation.
• Ability to work independently and to set priorities across multiple assignments, as well as to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of U.S. Army Rank Structure.
• Active security clearance with current investigation.

Job Location: Redstone Arsenal, AL

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. May include lifting weight up to thirty (30) pounds as necessary.

Tactica Solutions LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all-encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

Tactica Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Salary range: ($55,000-$65,000)

Posted Salary Range

USD $55,000.00 - USD $65,000.00 /Yr.