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In anticipation of favorable award of an upcoming contract, ASRC Federal Holding Company is seeking a Buyer to join our Procurement team.

This role is on site in Pasadena, California .

Key Role:

• Utilize Company automated maintenance and procurement systems (Costpoint) in the order, receipt, and shipment of material, records, mail, and/or equipment.

• Utilize vendor internet interfaces to track incoming shipments.

• Analyze Purchase Requisitions (PR) for appropriate authorization level, specifications, shipping, and delivery requirements.

• Proactively resolves customer issues by going beyond the request to understand the need. Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQ).

• Award and administer Purchase Orders (PO) used to purchase material, equipment, tools, food, supplies, transportation, services and utilities for internal customers on authority of approved requisitions and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contract requirements.

• Track the status of commercial purchases. Respond expeditiously to requests for information regarding the status of these purchases.

• Contact vendors to follow up on POs and the status of overdue deliveries as well as evaluate vendor performance and facilitate proactive continuous process improvement.

• Determine that prices paid are fair and reasonable and perform cost analysis as well as source continuously for improved and/or less costly materials and supplies.

• Maintain effective communications with customers and take proactive measures to meet lead-time required for obtaining materials. Keep requestor apprised of any change in price or specifications, and of restrictions on materials that might affect purchases.

• Document all purchases in accordance with applicable contractor and Government requirements. Maintain Federally complaint PO files at all time. Compliance is 50% of the job.

• Maintain a suspense file of POs, shipping and receipt documents for each order until order is complete.

• Coordinate invoices with Accounts Payable and revise POs to reflect credits, cores, and returns.

• Proactively plan and coordinate work activities to meet outcomes beneficial to the customer and project needs.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. This position is offering a pay range of $75,000 - $85,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Requirements :

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident with ability to pass a background check for site access.

• Two (2) years' Federal Procurement to include Compliance with Federal regulation is important. Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience working with, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

• Bachelor's degree required; 2-4 years of experience may be substituted for degree.

• A minimum of 2-4 years related work experience using commercial purchasing procedures.

• Knowledge of local and beyond supply sources; ability to source

• Use of automated purchasing systems

• Ability to project supply requirements

• Substitution: Formal purchasing or contracting education may be used in lieu of experience e.g., some graduate level education in purchasing or commercial purchasing seminars and workshops.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based, service-oriented environment. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and resourcefully with co-workers, vendors, and internal and external customer representatives.

• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and ability to proactively assist customers with their immediate and long-term needs.

• Ability to be flexible while still maintaining high standards of professionalism in order to perform under deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a volatile and diverse environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of ERP/ Cost Point.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.