Applied Research Associates, Inc. • Albuquerque, NM 87190
Job #2712164083
Description
What you'll do as a Senior Sector Buyer
Perform a variety of routine to complex purchasing duties: RFQ/RFP, market research, source selection, negotiation, lifecycle procurement management, Federal and non-Federal procurement documentation, Program procurement plan management, and support proposal efforts
Work with Division Project Managers to establish accurate and compliant Goods & Services purchase requisition packages
Review and take independent action to ensure purchase requests contain the proper file documentation, approval, and audit trail of transactions as appropriate in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)
Generate Purchase Orders in Deltek Costpoint system
Respond to requests for Purchasing information, exercise independent judgement, review available information and work with Division requestors
Provide training to division staff on purchasing requirements
Support DCAA/DCMA Audits, i.e., Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR)
Track procurement workflow through Request Tracker (RT) system
Build positive relationships with divisions and internal teammates by providing excellent customer service, and maintain relationships through communication, education, and collaboration
Contribute to process improvements
Senior Sector Buyer Requirements
Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field or 10 years of related experience
Minimum of 5-7 years of Federal procurement experience supporting Federal contracts
Knowledge of and experience working with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other federal agency regulations
Experience with procurement file documentation for federal acquisitions: Competition, Sole Source Justification, Price/Cost Analysis, Reps & Certs, Commercial Item Determination, Market Research, Source Selection, prime contract flowdown clauses
Customer service focus with excellent time management skills
Ability to multi-task and work in high volume environment under strict deadlines
Detail-oriented, proactive, and well organized
Demonstrated leadership ability; ability to take initiative, work a task to completion and deliver results
Maintain high level of accuracy
Senior Sector Buyer Preferences
Deltek Costpoint system experience
SharePoint/Integrify/Skyvault experience
General Accounting skills
C ompany & Division Information
Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1,700 employee-owners and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.
At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees contributions not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please apply at ~~~.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Preferred
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Preferred
Experience
Required
Knowledge of and experience working with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other federal agency regulations
5-7 years: Experience related to the position
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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