SENIOR BUYER

Reliance Test & Technology

SENIOR BUYER

Secret

Eglin AFB, FL, US 32542

Full‑time

Associate's Degree

Senior

Administrative/Clerical

SENIOR BUYER – Contracts & Procurement – Eglin AFB – Open Position Request Number R-E-25 – CLASSIFICATION:
Senior Buyer – GRADE:
Exempt;
Regular Full‑time –

LOCATION:

Bldg. 955, Eglin AFB, FL – POSTING DATE:
Available to Internal Applicants and External Applicants (02/04/2026) –

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist Procurement Analyst with market research, developing RFQ/RFP packages. Order administration & closeout—Write Purchase Orders and Justification Documents. Organize and implement strategies to accomplish Small Business and Disadvantaged Plan goals. This role is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of a wide variety of complex parts, materials, and specialized services essential for company operations, ensuring strict adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and all applicable laws and regulations.

Oversee the entire life‑cycle of a contract, from acquisition planning to contract close‑out. Perform post‑award contract administration duties, including monitor contractor performance, process modifications, and approved payments. Works closely with internal stakeholders to understand the procurement needs and provide guidance on purchasing processes.

• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and (DFARS) is highly desired.
• Personal computer skills related to purchasing and associated software are desired;
  Costpoint experience is desirable.
• Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication.
• Must be able to use independent judgment to make decisions and a self‑starter.
• Requires high level of professionalism and work ethics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the procurement process.
• Experience evaluating and negotiating FAR 12 and/or FAR 15 proposals.
• Working knowledge of standard contract types.
• CAC holder would be beneficial.
• Prepare requests for proposals (RFP), conduct bidders conferences, develop evaluation criteria, evaluate suppliers’ proposals, negotiate internal customer and supplier requirements, select and/or recommend suppliers.
• Create purchase order documentation to include Justification & Approval (J&A) to align with company policies and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), regulatory requirements and administer the resulting purchase order (PO).
• Identify, evaluate, and select qualified suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance and oversee the purchasing process from requisition to delivery.
• Organize and implement strategies to accomplish Small Business and Disadvantaged Plan goals.
• Resolve contractual issues pre and post‑award to include funding, delivery, and any discrepancy concerning the award.

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as necessary to support contract/mission support requirements in job‑related areas.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in business related field is desired.
• Minimum of 10 years in federal government contracting or procurement.
• Excellent organizational and communications skills are required (verbal and written).
• Excellent typing and data entry skills are required.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance. Supports E‑OMS operational objectives. All selected candidates must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation and drug test as a condition of placement into this position. Observes company Quality, Safety, Environmental, Security and Administrative policies; supports Process Improvement.

Work activities are normally performed in an environmentally controlled area in an office setting on Eglin AFB, FL.

This position will be subject to substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Must be able to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and…