Buyer

• Location: Plano, Texas
• Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Contract External
• Job #10095

CONTRACT: Buyer
Our client, located in Plano, is looking for a Buyer to join their team on a contract basis for 6 months, with the possibility of contract-to-hire. 

This role is 100% in-office. 

All candidates must be US citizens. 

Key Qualifications and Duties: 

• Must have experience with the Department of Defense (DoD)  regulations, especially FAR and DFAR 
• Will evaluate proposals and quotes, issue RFPs and RFQs, handle the price analysis of quotes, work with sellers, conduct market research, and lead projects 
• Cost analysis experience would be helpful 
• Deltek Costpoint is nice to have
• Must be comfortable with basic Excel, including pivot tables (VLOOKUPs would be a bonus) 
• Associates degree and/or 5 years of experience are ideal  

General Role Description: 

• Executes and manages the procurement of goods and services, ensuring cost-efficiency and with company policies and government regulation. This role requires developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and understanding market dynamics to achieve optimal procurement outcomes. 

Responsibilities:

• Include but are not limited to the following technical responsibilities:
• Evaluates proposals/quotes based on offering quality, cost, or other criteria and recommends suppliers that are best suited to meet the organization's requirements
• Develops and distributes RFQs/RFPs with associated documents 
• Cost Analysis of proposals/Price analysis of quotes
• Works with selected suppliers to develop mutually acceptable contractual agreements
• Conducts detailed market research to identify potential suppliers and product availability
• Service as focal point between supplier and functional groups.
• Ensures that all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
• Manages suppliers to ensure timely and accurate performance; follows up on back orders and communicates delays and changes to other planning, production, engineering, and sales personnel as appropriate
• The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure while utilizing ERP systems for supply chain processes

Regulatory Responsibilities: 

• Maintains complete Procurement records in accordance with DFARS Business Systems criteria for a compliant Purchasing System (i.e., Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR))

System/Tool Experience Preferred:

• Deltek/Costpoint, ADP, Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) 

Required Soft Skills:

• Ability to meet or exceed deadlines
• Ability to work with a variety of personnel and personalities
• Ability to multi-task and work independently 
• Fosters collaboration and team building at all times

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

• Associate's degree and 5-7 years' experience OR equivalent combination of relevant education &/ or procurement experience
• Experience with DoD government regulations including, but not limited to DCMA, DCAA, and USG FAR/DFARS, preferred.