BUYER - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Job Description
Job Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION :
The Buyer Government Operations is responsible for purchasing goods and services to support government and commercial operations, in conformance with government and corporate regulations and procedures.
This position requires a results-oriented individual who works independently with minimal supervision. This position is located in our Largo, MD or Chesapeake, VA office location and reports directly to the Controller.
CLASSIFICATION : Exempt (salaried)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Reviews purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
- Solicits bids, evaluates quotations, and makes supplier selections in accordance with government and corporate policies and procedures.
- Issues purchase orders.
- Maintains purchase order files in accordance with approved Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.
- Conducts product and supplier research with assistance from technical staff.
- Assists Purchasing Manager with all government procurement reporting requirements.
JOB REQUIREMENTS :
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing, with 2 years in Government Purchasing.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
- Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) as well as contract flow down requirements.
- Experience in the undersea industry desired.
- Ability to meet critical deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Computer skills with competence in Microsoft Office suite.
- Superior comprehension skills.
- Ability to travel within the United States.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug / alcohol screen and physical, if required.
Phoenix International Holdings, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.