Procurement/Buyer

Northstrat•Sterling, VA

19h

About The Position

Northstrat is seeking a hard-working, driven, self-starter to join our growing Contracts, Pricing, and Procurement Team in the Sterling, VA area. This person will serve as the Procurement point of contact within Northstrat's program teams and act as the liaison between Northstrat technical personnel and the industry supply base. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen.
Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in purchasing within government contracting
Knowledge of procurement practices and review of procurement documentation in compliance with applicable FAR and DFARS regulations
Skilled in negotiating purchase orders to achieve favorable terms and pricing
Experience with pricing and negotiation of commercial and government contractual documents and US government procurement regulations, including FAR and DFARS
Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills
Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel
Strong understanding and application of FAR and DFARS.
Must be able to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Problem-solving and time-management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in a decision-making capacity within procurement
Experience with an accounting/purchasing system such as Deltek or Unanet

Responsibilities

The purchase of items, materials, and services of varying degrees of complexity
Draft purchase orders and document supplier selection
Perform price analysis consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) requirements
Prepare Requests for Quotations (RFQs), detailing specific program requirements
Evaluate responses for compliance with RFQ requirements
Ensure that file documentation is accurate and complete according to Northstrat procurement policies and procedures as well as applicable FAR and DFARS regulations.