Buyer - Hybrid Opportunity

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Vienna
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionHybrid OpportunityENSCO, Inc., a diverse engineering, science, and advanced technology company seeks a highly motivated Buyer to join our Procurement team. This position will be responsible for the purchase of materials and services in support of Commercial and Federal Government programs. The Buyer shall coordinate purchasing efforts with project personnel; execute electronic purchase requisitions for a wide variety of materials and services; negotiate terms and conditions, work with suppliers to achieve cost savings, ensure the requirements for purchased items are executed in a cost-effective and a timely manner; ensure issues relating to delivery, quality and/or pricing are promptly conveyed to the supplier, project and management personnel and are resolved in a timely manner. Additionally, the Buyer will be responsible for entering and updating purchase orders and other procurement actions within the electronic purchasing system.Additional duties include but are not limited to:Partners with the Operations Team by participating in the Proposal process to proactively identify and source select vendors, conducting due diligence and analysis based on criteria such as price, quantity, quality, delivery etc. to meet the procurement requirements of the effort.Works with the Requisitioner to communicate purchasing procedures and ensure complete and accurate purchase requisitions are entered into the purchasing system.Develops Request for Quotes for vendors and analyzes Quotes to ensure all required information has been submitted.Independently reviews and negotiates terms & conditions. Negotiates pricing with vendors to achieve maximum cost savings for ENSCO, Inc.Processes purchasing transactions in the purchasing system and awards purchase orders within assigned signature authority to vendors in accordance with state and federal regulations and ENSCO, Inc. Procurement.Troubleshoots and resolves any purchasing issues with both requisitioners and vendors. Develops and maintains strong relationships with existing and new suppliers to ensure on time deliveries.Participates in inventory tracking, total quality management, continuous process improvement, and ISO 9001 (International Organization for Standardization) effortsQualifications Required (Skills)- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 3 years of relevant experience- Experience in Commercial and Government purchasing procedures, such as implementing processes and procedures in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 44.- Capable of managing multiple priorities and actions at the same time.- Must possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.- Deltek Costpoint experience with the Materials module.- Sound problem solving and critical thinking skills, ability to exercise independent judgment and manage complexity and ambiguity- Role model for open and honest communications as well as demonstrated trust and respect for peers and teammates.Qualifications Desired- Ability to come up with creative solutions to complex problems and communicate those to achieve stakeholder buy-in.- Experience implementing export compliance regulations (such as the EAR and ITAR).- Experience operating within and maintaining an Approved Certified Purchasing System (direct experience with a CPSR audit a plus).- Ability to collaborate and operate effectively independently and with a virtual team.- Maintaining compliant procurement files to meet Ensco policy and procedures and according to CPSR requirements.Division DescriptionThe Contracts and Procurement Division manages all aspects of the company's contracts, proposal preparation/submission efforts, and procurement of supplies and services. The Division negotiates, awards, and administers contracts and subcontracts, including responding to and pricing proposals, monitoring contract/subcontractor performance, and managing change orders. The Division is also responsible for establishing and implementing Government Property Management, Export Control, and Procurement Policies and Procedures. The Division is also responsible for establishing and administering Company's Corporate and Contractual Insurance policies.Strength in DiversityENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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