Buyer I

Reporting to a Team Lead, Supervisor or Manager, the Buyer I is in an entry-level administrative professional responsible for the proposal or procurement of low dollar, high volume commodities and/or services.Proposals:Reviews the Bill of Material (BOM); creates a Request for Quote (RFQ) form; contacts vendors for quote information; follows up on quote requests; prepares completed proposal packet for review by team lead or managerWorks with team lead to ensure BOM details are present; works with departments and program managers for clarification Processes proposals per departmental procedures; continues to revalidate the proposals until win/lossProcurement:Receives Purchase Requisition list (PR) and prioritizes per program needs; verifies pricing and delivery is current; applies purchase order (PO); verifies and enters any missing information in Costpoint; creates electronic folder for review and approval of all purchase ordersNotifies the Program Manager of any part, delivery or other discrepancies for review and approval prior to proceeding with Purchase Order (PO) placementMay complete a QA104 part number change request formSubmits PO to vendor for acceptance; follows up as required; cancels PO as requiredHas minimal knowledge to source parts and services; relies on pricing history to select vendorsUtilizes the Approved Vendor List; develops vendor relationships; may identify new vendors; makes recommendation to leadershipUtilizes system generated reports for quotation data, backup justification, work assignments and PO past due datesCommunicates effectively; ensures system notes are provided; requests assistance with purchasing efforts; may respond to facility inquiries and issues to support the purchasing processUtilizes the FAR and DFARS daily for compliance. Performs other duties as assignedEducation:High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contracts Procurement, Finance/Accounting or equitable field preferredExperience:Previous purchasing experience preferred; one-year experience in buying equipment, supplies, parts, services a plusAny combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher.

Created: 2025-11-15