Buyer II

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY -- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

A Buyer II purchases commonly used commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) materials, supplies, equipment, and services (e.g., utilities, maintenance, and repair). Transactions usually involve local retailers, wholesalers, jobbers, and manufacturers' sales representatives. Quantities purchased are generally small amounts (e.g., those available from local sources) and are at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Perform Cradle to Grave procurement (purchase requisition assignment to closeout)
• Solicit bids, analyze quotations received, and select or recommends suppliers
• Locate or promote possible new sources of supply and keep up-to-date information on market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, and new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc.
• Expedite delivery and visit vendors' offices and plants
• May direct the work of one or more clerks who perform routine aspects of the work
• May interview prospective vendors necessary to fulfill typical business needs
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with all internal and external customers
• Recommend and suggest departmental cost savings through effective negotiations with assigned vendors, by leveraging bid solicitations through volume discounts and other sourcing techniques and strategies
• Perform electronic filing of purchase orders
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS -- EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree in Business Administration is preferred, or equivalent combination of formal training and three or more years' experience are required for this position.

In addition, a Buyer II must possess the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of common business, industrial, and trade practices with respect to sales, prices, cost comparisons, discounts, deliveries, stocks, and shipments of varied items purchased
• Knowledge of commercial supply sources such as sales literature and sales representatives
• Skill and ability to interact professionally with suppliers to ensure adequate and timely response to purchasing needs and to ensure the lowest possible price is obtained
• Familiar with government purchasing systems, Microsoft Office tools, databases, email, and the Internet
• Understanding and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to comply with governmental policy and procedure
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Planning/organizational skills
• Department of Defense (DoD) experience is a plus.

SALARY

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily sedentary in an office environment. Some walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, stretching and lifting (up to 25 pounds) is required for such purposes as filing and gathering supplies. Frequent use of a computer is required.

Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a federal government contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JPRO9; JCORP12