Associate Buyer at ASRC Federal

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal is seeking an Associate Buyer to support our Supply Chain and Logistics operating group. This position can be supported remotely. Summary: Under the general supervision of the Purchasing Supervisor and the Program Manager, the Associate Buyer performs a wide range of purchasing support activities for materials, equipment, and services from local and nationwide commercial businesses. Must maintain a good company image and supplier relations through daily business contacts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize Company automated procurement and material management systems (Costpoint and Integrated Logistics Toolset) for vendor requests for quotation and order processing.
• Utilize web-based interfaces for soliciting and receiving vendor quotations, providing order status and shipping information.
• Analyze purchase requisitions for appropriate authorization level, specifications, shipping, and delivery requirements.
• Source quotes from qualified sources based on market research and government provided information.
• Issue vendor requests for quotation, analyze quotations, award and administer purchase orders for hardware, materials, services, equipment, spare and replenishment parts used by Department of Defense agencies in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Company’s Federally approved purchasing system.
• Track the status of purchases. Respond expeditiously to requests for information regarding the status of these purchases.
• Contact vendors to follow up on purchase orders and the status of overdue deliveries. Evaluate vendor performance and facilitate proactive continuous process improvement.
• Maintain effective communications with customers and take proactive measures to meet lead-time required for obtaining materials.
• Compile and maintain purchasing files in compliance in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Company’s Federally approved purchasing system.
• Modify purchase orders to reflect adjustments for material quality discrepancies and returns.
• Proactively plan and coordinate work activities to meet outcomes beneficial to the Industrial Product Support program team.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with purchasing from commercial sources.
• Bachelor's degree or additional years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

• At least two years of experience with purchase expediting and administration, preferably for materials, hardware or equipment used by Department of Defense agencies
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Experience using automated purchasing and material management systems

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. 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.

EEO Statement ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity 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.