Buyer (Engineering Tech IV)- San Diego

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         Compile requests for materials, prepare and issue purchase orders, keep track of purchases and supplies, and handle inquiries about orders.

·         Prepare solicitations, evaluate bids from potential suppliers, and execute the procurement action. 

·         May interview potential suppliers by telephone or face-to-face to check on prices and specifications and thereby put together spreadsheets with price comparisons and other facts about each supplier.

·         Expedite deliveries, track orders and document delays of receipts.

·         Direct communication with requestor’s regarding all aspects of their request.  

·         Resolve any supplier questions. Reconciliation of purchase orders with items or services received notification to vendors/suppliers when invoices are not received timely and validation of invoices to purchase orders or subcontracts.

·         Reports to and receives assignments, instructions and directions from the Procurement Manager and Project Manager.

·         Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years related technical or practical experience required relating to procurement or material control.
• Requires extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and PC functions, procurement/inventory software.
• General knowledge of Navy procurement operations is required.

·         Strong analytical and organizational skills.

·         Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.

·         Demonstrated ability to perform multiple assignments concurrently.

·         Demonstrated ability for long-term planning.

·         Must possess the ability to develop a positive working relationship with customers and employees.

·         Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.

·         Ability to pass criminal, financial, drug, and driving screening.

·         Ability to work outside in inclement weather as needed and be exposed to various dirt, debris, and odors.

·         Ability to respond to after-hour emergency calls as determined by the Contracting Office Representative (COR).

·         Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.

·         Ability to travel up to 25% locally.

·         Ability to be insured as an authorized driver for the Company.

·         Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain good driving record.

·         If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s).

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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