Buyer II

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. has a current job opening for a full time Buyer II in Portsmouth, VA.

Job Summary: Compiles information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.

Responsibilities:

• Purchases a high volume and variety of generally routine or low-mid dollar materials, supplies, and services to support program requirements in accordance with corporate policies and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Receives approved Purchase Requisitions and identifies potential supply sources.
• Works with program managers and/or contract managers to develop vendor specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials and equipment.
• Prepares and transmits Request for Quotations (RFQ) to qualified suppliers for competitive bids.
• Identifies material requirements in drawing bill of materials (BOMs), technical manuals, and bid specifications.
• Analyzes supplier bids and documents requirements for best price, delivery, quality, performance and service.
• Performs Price Analysis.
• Generates sole source justifications.
• Awards/tracks Purchase Orders to expedite materials and follows-up with suppliers.
• Processes Return Material Authorizations for rejected materials.
• Interacts with related departments such as Receiving, Accounts Payable and Program Management to resolve issues and correct discrepancies.
• Analyzes and evaluates vendor proposals, negotiates prices, delivery, and terms and conditions.
• Maintains files in accordance with the Procurement & Subcontracts Manual.
• Initiates and maintains vendor profiles to include annual certifications and representations.
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes.
• Evaluates suppliers as to production capability, performance and delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of project production.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma/equivalent.
• Five years' buying/purchasing experience.
• Three year's government procurement experience.
• APICS Certification or Institute for Supply Management Certification is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Deltek Cost Point Purchasing Program.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industrial buying experience.
• Working knowledge of CPSR requirements.

ADA Notations:

• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, handling, feeling with hands, reaching with arms.
• Prolonged sitting and use of computer (typing/keyboarding)
• Regular communication (hearing/speaking).
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Vision requirements include: close, distant, color perception, peripheral, depth and ability to focus.
• Noise conditions range from very quiet to some noise.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans.