Buyer

• Develop bid packages
• Submit Requests for Quote (RFQs)
• Evaluate commercial proposals
• Award purchase orders
• Expedite vendor data and equipment for various projects
• Interpret project scopes, statements of work, and project schedules
• Develop procurement plans for goods and services supporting projects
• Organize and execute contracts
• Negotiate contract conditions with suppliers and contractors
• Mentor less experienced Procurement Teammates
• Perform work under general supervision

Project Buyer procuring industrial goods and services for Hargrove engineering projects

Project Buyer

Project Buyer procuring goods and services for Hargrove’s heavy industrial engineering projects. Developing RFQs, evaluating proposals, awarding purchase orders, and expediting vendor deliverables.

• Lead full life cycle purchasing activities including preparation of solicitation packages to vendors for Prime Proposal and existing Program related activities
• Evaluation of vendor proposals
• Completion of price analysis
• Issue resolution
• Negotiation and finalization of PO documents and modifications
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications and deliverables during the contract life and CPSR Requirements

Buyer/Sr. Buyer handling procurement cycle for Government Contracting.

Senior Buyer

Buyer/Sr. Buyer leading full procurement cycle for government contracting consulting firm. Responsible for vendor negotiations, compliance, and ensuring deliverables during contract life.

• Reviews the Bill of Material (BOM); creates a Request for Quote (RFQ) form; contacts vendors for quote information; follows up on quote requests; prepares completed proposal packet for review by team lead or manager
• Works with team lead to ensure BOM details are present; works with departments and program managers for clarification
• Receives Purchase Requisition list (PR) and prioritizes per program needs; verifies pricing and delivery is current
• Applies purchase order (PO); verifies and enters any missing information in Costpoint; creates electronic folder for review and approval of all purchase orders
• Notifies the Program Manager of any part, delivery or other discrepancies for review and approval prior to proceeding with Purchase Order (PO) placement
• Submits PO to vendor for acceptance; follows up as required; cancels PO as required
• Utilizes the Approved Vendor List; develops vendor relationships; may identify new vendors; makes recommendation to leadership
• Utilizes system-generated reports for quotation data, backup justification, work assignments and PO past due dates
• Communicates effectively; ensures system notes are provided; requests assistance with purchasing efforts; may respond to facility inquiries and issues to support the purchasing process
• Utilizes the FAR and DFARS daily for compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Buyer I managing proposals and procurement for low dollar commodities

Buyer I

Buyer I managing proposals and procurement for low dollar commodities at a joint venture supporting Defense Systems. Responsible for vendor relationships and compliance with procurement regulations.

• Reporting to a Purchasing Supervisor or Manager, the Buyer III works independently and is responsible for the proposal and/or procurement of a wide variety of commodities and/or services.
• Assists leadership in assignment of Bill of Material (BOM) assignments; quickly identifies missing pertinent information and may provide details in shared file.
• Receives high-dollar or difficult BOM for review; identifies missing BOM information and works with departments and program managers for clarification; creates a Request for Quote (RFQ) form; contacts vendors for quote information; follow up on quote requests; prepares completed proposal packet for review by team lead or manager.
• Composes Memorandum of Price Reasonableness (MPR) as required.
• Requests email clarification from vendor for backup data; may override vendor selection.
• Processes the proposal packet per departmental procedures; continue to revalidate the proposals until win/loss.
• Serves as a reference for other buyers during the proposal phase; provides assignment support.
• Receives Purchase Requisition list (PR) and prioritizes per program needs; verifies pricing and delivery is current; applies purchase order (PO); verifies and enters any missing information in Costpoint; ensures debarment certifications are received.
• Creates electronic folder for review and approval of all purchase orders up to $30,000 with competition; (signing authority requires validation of competency and management approval).
• Meets with the Program Manager to review program part, delivery or other PR discrepancies; receives PM approval prior to proceeding with Purchase Order (PO) placement; completes a part number change request form for approval.
• Determines if sole source or justification is needed and method to execute PR.
• Creates a Memorandum of Price Reasonableness (MPR); assist other buyers in the creation of the MPR.
• Reviews, implements and ensures QA257 form is saved in the electronic file.
• Addresses rejected PRs; works with planner to requote PR.
• Submits PO to vendor for acceptance; cancels PO if required.
• Serves as a reference for other buyers during the procurement phase; provides assignment support.
• May serve as a Strategic Buyer for Program oversight; may attend program meetings and line walks.
• Identifies best source parts and services; creates pricing history to select vendors such as the MPR, market research analysis and supports other buyers with PR research; determines cost saving measures or proposes bulk pricing initiatives.
• Utilizes the Approved Vendor List; establishes and develops vendor relationships; identifies and suggests new vendors; may initiate process for new vendor approval; follows vendor chain for desired execution or in response to vendor issues; notifies leadership of poor performing vendors.
• Utilizes system generated reports for quotation data, backup justification, work assignments and PO past due dates; generates reports for team performance metrics; uses reporting for program analysis.
• Communicates effectively; ensures system notes are provided; responds to facility inquiries and issues to support the purchasing process; provides proactive feedback to leadership and program management.
• Provides team training.
• Utilizes the FAR and DFARS daily for compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Buyer III responsible for procurement and proposal of commodities and/or services.

Buyer III

Buyer III responsible for procurement and proposal work in purchasing department. Reporting to a supervisor, independently manages a variety of commodities and services.

• Buyer II will be responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of commodities and/or services, some of which may be highly technical and require complex procurement standards and procedures such as cost/price analysis and negotiation.
• Reviews requisitions, plans, prepares invitations for bids/requests for proposals and purchase orders, evaluates bids, and conducts market research.
• Utilizes the FAR and DFARS daily for compliance.
• Works with various departments on a daily basis such as program management, planning, manufacturing operations accounting, quality, and engineering, shipping, and receiving.
• Assists and advises user agency staff and maintains contacts with vendors.
• Requires daily use of high-level communication—including written and verbal skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Buyer II responsible for procurement of commodities and services

Buyer II

Buyer II responsible for procurement of a variety of commodities and services. The role involves complex procurement standards and working with various departments daily.

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