Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Tracking Code

9589-987

Posted Date

5/1/2026

Job Location

Huntsville, Alabama

Location of Position

Huntsville, Alabama

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: (In Office & Home)

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Clearance Required?

No

Level of Clearance Required

.None

COLSA Corporation is currently seeking a Senior Buyer that will be responsible for purchasing a variety of highly complex or unusual, technical or high dollar value materials, supplies and/or services.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

• Responsible for purchasing a variety of highly complex or unusual, technical or high dollar value materials, supplies and/or services. *
• Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers, and negotiates pricing, delivery, quality and service *
• Follows up on awards until completion of order *
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, etc. *
• Places orders for supplies, etc. with approved suppliers *
• Coordinates with accounts payable or accounting department as needed to resolve questions on supplier's invoices
• Conducts visits to supplier sites to rate for production capability, performance and delivery capabilities
• Provide work leadership for lower level employees
• Monitor and reallocate workloads for lower level employees

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here.

Required Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of purchasing experience
• Working knowledge of desktop applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs
• U.S. Citizenship required; Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of FAR based contracts and purchasing requirements
• Working knowledge of Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements
• Deltek Costpoint experience

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.