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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join the team!
Job Responsibility:
Procure, fully document and ensemble files for commercial and non-commercial purchase orders and subcontracts in accordance with company procedures and federal acquisition regulations
Source, award and administer numerous build to print manufacturing requirements including Interpretation of fabrication drawings as required to identify most effective and efficient procurement strategy and sourcing
Frequently utilize subcontract models and templates to award firm fixed price, blanket purchase agreements, time and material and labor hour subcontracts for commercial, specialized materials, complex systems, facility modifications and various services
Analyze market trends, follow up of orders placed, verify delivery, approve payment reconciliations, maintain necessary records and conduct subcontractor performance assessments
Prepare request for proposal packages, evaluate proposals, and conduct negotiations of pricing and other provisions
Lead source selection teams that involve supplier qualification sourcing procedures, requirements definition, development of proposal evaluation criteria and evaluation processes
Participate in the development and implementation of procurement policies and aid in the training to lower level procurement personnel
Review, edit and approve statements of work and task specifications for thoroughness and accuracy
Participate in the development and tracking of small business plans and goals
Take part in the initiation and subsequently perform small business outreach activities aimed at increasing small business participation
Develop and maintain metrics and other required procurement and subcontracts reports
Train and guide lower level buyers and demonstrate leadership development skills
Perform other duties as required
Requirements:
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area and normally possess 3 years of work experience
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Have previous key experience and good working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations
Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Familiar and have prior experience with enterprise management systems
Maximo application is preferred or similar application
Previous procurement experience working in the NASA or federal acquisition environment
Nice to have:
Maximo application is preferred or similar application
Previous procurement experience working in the NASA or federal acquisition environment
What we offer:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable