Buyer I/II

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Buyer I/II to support our team. This is an Acquisition Services Buyer position. The selected candidate will perform purchase administration functions representing the complete purchase order lifecycle (pre-award, administration, post-award) in accordance with applicable procurement procedures and guidelines, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations, client policy/procedures as well as best business practices within the Simplified Acquisition Team, Acquisition Services Group. This position is an intermediate level for this professional field of subcontract administration and will handle complex procurement actions.

• Coordinate with internal customers to generate specifications and statements of work.
• Develop effective purchasing strategy with internal customers based on needs.
• Perform Market Research.
• Review sole source justifications.
• Perform price analysis - documenting price reasonableness.
• Negotiate and administer fixed price commercial item/service purchases.
  • Resolve issues related to supplier performance, subcontractor equipment purchases, and delivery schedules.
• Perform post contract administration duties (modifications).
• Initiate subprocess reviews (Information Technology, Safety, Legal, Cyber Security etc.).
• Effectively liaise between customers and vendors to see that all needs are met for the customer while ensuring the client is receiving the most cost-efficient goods or services.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with vendors to ensure all necessary Purchase Order paperwork filled out in a timely fashion.
• Team with Acquisition Service Group members on projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience OR master’s degree or equivalent relevant education/experience
• In lieu of a degree, additional relevant experience may be applicable.
• U.S. Citizenship is required per contract.
• General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques.
• Frequent application of industry concepts and principles.
• General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field.
• Skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication.
• Ability to use various computer software programs.
• Demonstrated Purchase Order/contract administration experience with various types of commercial items/services purchases.
• Ability to work in a changing and fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• The ability to interpret and discuss technical information with others as well as analyze and provide solutions to less complex contractual issues.
• Ability to develop strategies to deal with project and program contractual issues.
• General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques for purchase orders and simplified acquisitions.
• Frequent application of industry concepts and principles related to procurements.
• General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to procurements.
• Be skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication, Financial Analysis and business math skills and the ability to use various computer software programs.

Desired:

• Proven experience working on procurement for state, local or federal government associated organizations.
• Contract experience with the FAR preferred.

Salary: $55,000 - $61,150

Additional benefits include: 

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)
• Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement
• Exercise Reimbursement
• Computer Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2024.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.