BUYER III Security Clearance

Position: BUYER III with Security Clearance
Location: Eglin Air Force Base

TBD Buyer III Contracts & Procurement Eglin AFB

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This role is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of a broad range of parts, materials, and specialized services that exceed the Micro-Purchase Threshold (MPT) and require competitive procurement. The position ensures full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies throughout the acquisition life-cycle. Key responsibilities include managing acquisitions from planning through contract closeout; ensuring procurement actions are conducted fairly, transparently, and in the best interest of the government;

maintaining contract files in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); and performing post-award contract administration. Post-award responsibilities include monitoring contractor performance, processing contract modifications, approving payments, and executing contract closeout procedures. GENERAL DUTIES:
* 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, approve payments.
* Work 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.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the procurement process.
* Working knowledge of standard contract types.
* Prepare requests for proposals (RFP), conducts bidders conferences, develops evaluation criteria, evaluate suppliers' proposals, negotiate internal customer and supplier requirements, selects and/or recommends 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 administers 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.

Job Requirements OTHER DUTIES:
This position requires a National Agency Check with Investigation (NACI). Supports E-OMS operational objectives. Additional duties may be assigned to support contract/mission support requirements in job-related areas. 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Associates or Bachelor's Degree in business related field is desired. Demonstrated supplier management skills. Minimum of 2 to 4 years in federal government contracting or procurement. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
Costpoint experience is desirable. Excellent organizational and communication skills are required (verbal and written). Must be able to use independent judgment to make decisions. Must be a self-starter that can multi-task. Requires a high level of professionalism and work ethics. CAC holder would be beneficial OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
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…