Buyer at Sun Test Systems in Huntsville, Alabama

Job Description:

Job Summary:
Procures materials or other goods and/or coordinates activities involved with purchasing and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job:
Receives and reviews requisitions requesting goods and servicesCommunicates with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery scheduleSelects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining itemsEstimates values according to knowledge of market priceDetermines method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid.Prepares purchase orders or bid requestsReviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authorityMaintains procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventoriesDiscusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective actionKeeps abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, new or altered types of materials entering the market, etcMay work with manufacturers or persuade potential vendors to undertake the manufacturing of custom-designed items according to user's specific needs and specificationsMay approve invoices for paymentMay expedite delivery of goods to usersPerforms other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
Must be US citizen and meet any other federal program requirementsAbility to obtain CAC card, Secret Clearance preferredA general/working knowledge of MS Office products is required Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customer Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Education and Experience:
AS degree in Business or related field; BS degree preferredCombination of education and experience may be substituted for degree
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and armsThe employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hearSpecific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focusProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
* The above statements reflect general details necessary for performance of the job and are not to be considered an all-inclusive list. Sun Test Systems, Inc. is a federal contractor and EEOC/Title VII/ADA compliant employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.