Senior Buyer

+ Assist team of Buyers with daily functions; train mentor and ensure compliance with ASRC policy and Federal regulations. Proactively plan and coordinate work activities to meet outcomes beneficial to the customer and project needs. + Meet with PMO and corporate Management to report on procurement activities and status of projects. + Utilize Company automated maintenance and procurement systems (Costpoint/Maximo) in the order, receipt, and shipment of material, records, mail, and/or equipment. Utilize customer interfaces to track incoming shipments. + Analyze Purchase Requisitions (PR) for appropriate authorization level, specifications, shipping, and delivery requirements. Proactively resolves customer issues by going beyond the request to understand the need. Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQ). + Award and administer Purchase Orders (PO) used to purchase material, supplies, and services for customers on authority of approved requisitions and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contract requirements. + Determine that prices paid are fair and reasonable and perform cost analysis. Negotiate with vendors regarding pricing, delivery and terms & conditions. Source continuously for improved and/or less costly materials and supplies. + Document all purchases in accordance with applicable contractor and Government requirements. Maintain Federally complaint PO files at all times. Compliance is 50% of the job. + Track the status of all purchases. Respond expeditiously to requests for information regarding the status of these purchases. Maintain a suspense file of Pos. + Contact vendors to follow up on POs and the status of overdue deliveries. Evaluate vendor performance and facilitate proactive continuous process improvement. + Maintain effective communications with customers and take proactive measures to meet lead-time required for obtaining materials. Keep requestor apprised of any change in price or specifications, and of restrictions on materials that might affect purchases. + Coordinate invoices with Accounts Payable and revise POs to reflect credits, cores, and returns. + Perform administrative duties and maintains assigned workplace, materials, and equipment in a safe, secure, and neat manner. Maintain records and files related to job responsibilities. **Requirements** : **CORE QUALIFICATIONS:** + Must be a US citizen or US national, with ability to obtain and maintain a security background check + 5-7 years Federal Procurement executing increasingly complex buys to include Compliance with Federal regulation. Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience working with, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience/education. + Must be able to execute BPA’s, MSA’s and IDIQ’s. + Knowledge of local and beyond supply sources; ability to source + Use of automated purchasing systems. + Ability to project supply requirements. + Substitution: Formal purchasing or contracting education may be substituted for one year of experience, e.g., some graduate level education in purchasing or commercial purchasing seminars and workshops. + Demonstrated ability to manage a team and their performance. + Demonstrated fiscal responsibility to ensure funding is appropriate and within budget, and the contract and company are never put “at risk”. + Demonstrated ability to review paperwork for completeness, appropriateness, and conformity to established policies and procedures and Federal regulations. + Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based, service-oriented environment. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and resourcefully with procurement team, co-workers, vendors, and internal and external customer representatives. + Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and ability to proactively assist customers with their immediate and long-term needs. + Ability to be flexible while still maintaining high standards of professionalism to perform under deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a volatile and diverse environment. + Demonstrated strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and prioritize daily work assignments. + Proven ability to work accurately. Must be detail oriented. Competent in identifying discrepancies and making corrections. + Knowledge of Maximo **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** + CPSR Readiness Knowledge of ERP/ Cost Point + Proficient in MS Office, TEAMs, electronic Filing Systems & Internet Navigation. ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.