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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in purchasing processes, including the review of Bills of Material (BOMs), creation of Request for Quote (RFQ) forms, and vendor management. Proficient in utilizing FAR and DFARS for compliance and leveraging system-generated reports for effective purchasing decisions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Purchasing ExperienceVendor ManagementFAR ComplianceDFARS ComplianceCostpoint Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Bills of Material ReviewRequest for Quote CreationPurchase Order ProcessingProposal PreparationSourcing Parts and ServicesPricing History UtilizationSystem-Generated ReportsPurchase Requisition PrioritizationQA104 Part Number Change RequestsVendor Relationship Development
Soft Skills
Effective Communication
Tools & Technologies
Costpoint
Industry Keywords
Approved Vendor ListProposal PacketsQuote InformationComplianceProgram Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review Bills of Material (BOMs)
- Create Request for Quote (RFQ) forms
- Contact vendors for quote information and follow up on quote requests
- Prepare completed proposal packets for team lead or manager review
- Work with team leads, departments, and program managers to clarify BOM details
- Process and revalidate proposals until win/loss
- Receive and prioritize Purchase Requisition (PR) lists according to program needs
- Verify current pricing and delivery information
- Apply purchase orders (POs) and enter missing information in Costpoint
- Create electronic folders for purchase order review and approval
- Notify Program Managers of part, delivery, or other discrepancies
- Submit purchase orders to vendors and follow up or cancel as required
- Complete QA104 part number change request forms as needed
- Source parts and services using pricing history
- Utilize the Approved Vendor List and develop vendor relationships
- Identify new vendors and make recommendations to leadership
- Use system-generated reports for purchasing and quotation data
- Maintain system notes and request assistance with purchasing efforts
- Respond to facility inquiries and issues supporting the purchasing process
- Use FAR and DFARS daily for compliance
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contracts Procurement, Finance/Accounting or equitable field preferred
- Previous purchasing experience preferred
- One-year experience in buying equipment, supplies, parts, or services is a plus
- Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher
- Minimal knowledge of sourcing parts and services
- Ability to use pricing history to select vendors
- Ability to utilize the Approved Vendor List
- Ability to use system-generated reports for quotation data, backup justification, work assignments, and PO past-due dates
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to utilize FAR and DFARS daily for compliance