About this role
Role Overview
- Generate/execute CPSR-compliant purchase orders based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids, and other similar documents
- Perform a variety of general tactical duties as required to support purchasing activities
- Under direct supervision, may assist in negotiations and apply limited knowledge of commercial contract law and guidelines to assess, plan and negotiate best terms and conditions
- Maintain professional relationships with suppliers
- May resolve issues associated with terms and conditions of service agreements
- Understand demand/spend profile for commodity areas
- Track and report cost savings or avoidances
- Maintain records of all vendor agreements and related procurement records
- May assist in sourcing initiatives
- Communicate supplier performance
- Serve as the primary contact between DRS personnel and assigned suppliers
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
- 0+ years of experience in Purchasing
- Ability to understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to procurement, contracts, breach by contract, etc.
- Basic negotiating skills
- U.S. Citizenship required
- This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Benefits
- competitive salary and benefits package
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- life and disability insurance
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- programs and activities to support career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- flexible work schedules with 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours