Buyer, Business

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.

As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join the team!

The Buyer will:

• Procure, fully document and ensemble files for commercial and non-commercial purchase orders and subcontracts in accordance with company procedures and federal acquisition regulations
• Source, award and administer numerous build to print manufacturing requirements including Interpretation of fabrication drawings as required to identify most effective and efficient procurement strategy and sourcing.
• Frequently utilize subcontract models and templates to award firm fixed price, blanket purchase agreements, time and material and labor hour subcontracts for commercial, specialized materials, complex systems, facility modifications and various services.
• Analyze market trends, follow up of orders placed, verify delivery, approve payment reconciliations, maintain necessary records and conduct subcontractor performance assessments.
• Prepare request for proposal packages, evaluate proposals, and conduct negotiations of pricing and other provisions.
• Lead source selection teams that involve supplier qualification sourcing procedures, requirements definition, development of proposal evaluation criteria and evaluation processes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of procurement policies and aid in the training to lower level procurement personnel.
• Review, edit and approve statements of work and task specifications for thoroughness and accuracy.
• Participate in the development and tracking of small business plans and goals.
• Take part in the initiation and subsequently perform small business outreach activities aimed at increasing small business participation.
• Develop and maintain metrics and other required procurement and subcontracts reports.
• Train and guide lower level buyers and demonstrate leadership development skills
• Perform other duties as required.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a field or in a related area.

• BA or BS degree in the appropriate discipline from an accredited four (4) year college or university program, plus five (5) years of applicable and progressive experience
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have previous key experience and good working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiar and have prior experience with enterprise management systems. Maximo application is preferred or similar application
• Previous procurement experience working in the NASA or federal acquisition environment.

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Regular attendance in accordance with established work…