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Senior Buyer (Remote)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, economics, or a related field
  • 3+ years of related work experience
  • Knowledge of purchasing practices in the engineering and construction industry
  • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Responsibilities

  • Analyzes purchasing requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in description of materials and equipment
  • Maintains a list of qualified suppliers, by commodity, approved by the project and/or department
  • Prepares and issues Requests for Quotation to qualified bidders
  • Negotiates best price, delivery, terms of payment and purchase conditions

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Analytical Thinking

About the company

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Parsons Corporation

Defense Technology

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. #WeAreParsons

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryDefense Technology
Company size10001

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Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr. Buyer to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Analyzes purchasing requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in description of materials and equipment, quantity and quality requirements, proper authorization of funding, delivery requirements, mode of transportation, and proper support documentation.  
  • Maintains a list of qualified suppliers, by commodity, approved by the project and/or department.  
  • Prepares and issues Requests for Quotation to qualified bidders.   Analyzes bid quotations for responsiveness to Requests for Quotations, evaluating factors such as commercial terms and conditions, price, delivery, financial status, technical capability, quality control, and geographical location of shipping point.  
  • Negotiates, or assists in the negotiation of, best price, delivery, terms of payment and purchase conditions, tax exemptions, price escalation, and other factors impacting costs. 
  • Prepares Bid Analysis Summary.  
  • Submits Bid Analysis Summary to project and Procurement management for approval in accordance with established policies and procedures. 
  • Issues, or assists in issuing, purchase orders after securing required approvals.  
  • Makes comparative analyses of price and delivery conditions, availability and quality of material, and new sources of supply.  
  • Establishes and maintains auditable purchase order files.  Ensures that classified or sealed bid documents are properly stored.  
  • Closes out purchase orders following confirmation of the successful completion of all contractual and procedural requirements.  
  • May provide technical guidance to lower level Buyers, assigning and reviewing their work, and training them in purchasing procedures and the use of Costpoint, as appropriate.  
  • Responsible for managing a variety of programs
  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.


What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, economics, or a related field
  • 3+ years of related work experience is required
  • Knowledge of purchasing practices in the engineering and construction industry
  • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Costpoint is preferred
  • Good working knowledge of Procuring IT Hardware and Software is preferred
  • US Person

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis position is part of our Corporate team.For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.Salary Range: $63,600.00 - $111,300.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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