Buyer II

Buyer

Location:

Torrance, CA

Duration: 6 months — Temp-to-Hire is the goal

Compensation: $43–$46/hour PTO; optional benefits available

Schedule: 9/80 schedule; 8:00 AM start

Work Arrangement: Hybrid — minimum 3 days onsite per week

The Buyer will manage the procurement of goods and services required to support organizational and program requirements within a government and defense contracting environment. This position oversees purchasing activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle and works closely with program teams, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure materials, equipment, and services are procured on time, in compliance with applicable requirements, and at competitive cost .

Candidates must have :

• Hands-on Oracle experience in a purchasing or procurement environment
• Experience supporting or working within a CPSR-compliant purchasing system
• Experience with DCMA requirements, reviews, or audits
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS
• Ability to work onsite at least 3 days per week
• U.S. citizenship

• Manage procurement activities for materials, equipment, and services supporting program and business requirements.
• Collaborate with program managers and internal stakeholders to develop procurement strategies, define requirements, and establish acquisition timelines.
• Prepare and issue procurement documents, including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs .
• Process and maintain purchasing activities using Oracle .
• Conduct market research to identify qualified suppliers, emerging technologies, industry trends, and sourcing opportunities.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable federal regulations, company policies, and organizational requirements.

• Evaluate supplier capabilities, qualifications, pricing, and past performance to support supplier selection.
• Conduct supplier assessments and site visits as required.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, contractors, and other external partners.
• Work with suppliers to resolve performance, quality, delivery, pricing, and contractual issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance and procurement processes.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, conditions, and contractual requirements with suppliers.
• Perform cost and price analyses to evaluate the reasonableness and affordability of supplier proposals.
• Ensure purchase orders, subcontracts, and related agreements comply with applicable federal acquisition requirements and company policies.
• Monitor supplier and contract performance, deliverables, and compliance with established terms and conditions.
• Address procurement and contractual issues throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

• Perform purchasing activities in accordance with FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Maintain procurement processes and documentation consistent with CPSR requirements .
• Ensure purchasing files contain appropriate documentation and demonstrate compliance with established procedures.
• Support DCMA reviews, audits, and compliance activities related to the purchasing system.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready procurement records.
• Assist with corrective actions and process improvements resulting from internal reviews, CPSR findings, or DCMA requirements.
• Maintain awareness of applicable government contracting regulations, policies, and compliance requirements.

• Perform cost and price analyses in support of purchasing and supplier selection decisions.
• Evaluate supplier proposals for price reasonableness and overall value.
• Monitor procurement expenditures and applicable budget requirements.
• Document pricing determinations and negotiation outcomes in accordance with established procedures.

• Partner with program management, finance, legal, contracts, quality, and other internal teams throughout the procurement process.
• Communicate procurement requirements, supplier performance, schedules, risks, and potential issues to stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefings regarding procurement status and findings.
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