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Principal Buyer - Administrative/Business (SC106)

Aiken, SC, us💼 Full-time🗓 2021-11-17 → 2026-09-26

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

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