MUST HAVE have government background as a Buyer, rules and regulations with (FAR, DFAR)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable government regulations.
- Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
- Identifies, develops and selects qualified suppliers.
- Evaluates supplier reliability and performance.
- Coordinates competitive and sole source procurements to meet required purchase dates and prepares required support documentation.
- Reviews and analyzes suppliers' bids. Performs cost and/or price analysis.
- Conducts major procurement negotiations involving agreements on terms and conditions as well as prices and schedules.
- Participates in cost and pricing reviews with program management and customers.
- Follows up, expedites, and negotiates changes relative to delivery and supplier performance.
- Maintains professional relationship with internal and external customers and suppliers.
May represent the organization as the primary purchasing contact on assigned contracts/subcontracts.