at Volt Management Corp. in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Volt is hiring a Buyer for a Remote opportunity. Client is located in Bellevue WAThe ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and flexibility with confidence, and an ability to interface with suppliers, consultants, management and co-workers in a professional, and proactive manner. The Contract Administrator collaborates with the larger Supply Management team to coordinate the review of client contracts and provides negotiation support when required.
As a Buyer you will:
- Manage procurement activities with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost and schedule management.
- Support increasingly complex procurement/subcontract management duties, including government contracting.
- Work with internal approvers and reviewers for confirming specifications, budget and Terms and Conditions of purchases.
- Source for potential Suppliers for competitive bidding.
- Prepare and manage bidding activities such as Requests for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Express of Interests (EOI),
- Negotiate pricing and delivery/shipping terms with potential Suppliers.
- Issue Purchase Orders or other forms of agreements to Suppliers.
- Monitoring and expediting orders to ensure on-time delivery.
- Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve shipments in error with Suppliers.
- Approve payment for purchases by reviewing and approving invoices and forwarding receiving documentation to support payment.
- Maintain complete and accurate purchasing files and records.
- Other procurement and/or contracting duties may be assigned.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience with clients and supplier relations.
- 3-5 years of experience related to Procurement.
- Military experience a plus.
- U. S. Government (DOE or DOD) contracting/subcontracting experience preferred.
- Experience with purchasing fabricated equipment, IT software, and commercial items.
- Understanding of quality assurance and export control requirements.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment and sizable workload.
- Nuclear or related experience is preferred.
- Technical and/or subject area background is preferred and can be experience based.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
Pay Rate: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. ยง 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
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