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Akima Buyer I - Redstone Arsenal, AL in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama

413154BR

Auto req ID:

413154BR

Company:

Akima

Job Code:

Buyer Buyer

Job Description:

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Summary:

AFO is looking for a Buyer I to join our team at our Redstone Aresenal, AL location.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

  • Performs duties associated with the buying process.

  • Research products, prepares purchase orders, places orders, and selects vendors.

  • Organizes product information and tracks back orders. Obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.

  • Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends sources of supply.

  • Analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends suppliers, and schedules deliveries.

  • Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.

  • Performs work under direct supervision.

  • Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

  • Typically requires BA and 0-2 years.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Qualifications

Position Title:

Buyer I - Redstone Arsenal, AL

Job Category:

Procurement

Minimum Education Required:

Bachelors

City*:

Redstone Arsenal

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree.

  • Must have a minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Strong organizational skills.

  • Ability to work overtime if needed.

  • Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR and agency specific regulations.

  • Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications.

  • Ability to carry out responsibilities with minimum supervision.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience purchasing and maintaining records in a CPSR environment.

  • Experience using Costpoint 7 and/or 8.

State*:

Alabama

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