Buyer (Procurement Specialist) - Administrative/Business
Core
Prepares, reviews, and issues high-value procurement proposals; identifies and resolves complex customer and supplier issues; develops and maintains reliable, cost-competitive sources of supply.
Role type
Mid-level procurement buyer (administrative/business services)
Builds
Procurement packages, purchase orders, and subcontracts for a liquid waste contractor supporting the U.S. Department of Energy
Domain
Federal government procurement / Environmental management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (procurement services)
Required skills
Procurement strategy, subcontract negotiation, market surveying, invoice compliance review, policy development, supplier relationship management, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) knowledge, Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) knowledge, Davis Bacon Act familiarity
Preferred skills
MBA, MS, or CPM certification, prior DOE contractor procurement experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe)
Responsibilities
Prepare and negotiate procurement packages; review and approve sole source justifications and emergency requisitions; administer lease subcontracts; resolve recurring supplier problems regarding payments, quality, and delivery; conduct market surveys; plan long-term procurement programs; ensure compliance with SRR and DOE procedures.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC