Principal Buyer - Administrative/Business (SC106)
Core
Principal Buyer analyzing operational processes to provide strategic sourcing execution and manage complex procurement for a liquid waste contractor at a U.S. Department of Energy site.
Role type
Senior IC procurement specialist (federal contracting)
Builds
Procurement packages, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements for government clients
Domain
Federal government contracting / Environmental management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), market surveying, invoice compliance review, subcontract administration, supply chain management, lease agreement negotiation, problem resolution with suppliers
Preferred skills
MBA, MS, or CPM certification, experience with Davis Bacon Act, knowledge of construction operations, experience with DOE contractors
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Adobe Acrobat, Visio, data analytic tools
Responsibilities
Prepare, review, issue, negotiate, and administer procurement packages; review and approve sole source justifications and emergency requisitions; conduct market surveys and negotiate lease agreements; resolve recurring supplier problems involving payments, quality, and delivery; administer existing purchase orders and review invoices for compliance; develop long-term procurement programs; work with Subcontract Technical Representatives on compliance and procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC