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Order Clerk / Buyer - Batavia, NY
Job Description: ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Job Description Akima Infrastructure Protection is looking for a Technical Buyer onsite in Batavia, NY. The Technical Buyer performs procurement of facility supplies and consumables. The work involves all steps from material requests to closeout of Purchase Orders, and updating of company and government work management systems in the procurement process. This is an on-site position; with regular work hours Monday thru Friday and mission support may be needed outside of normal duty hours.
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Responsibilities
Procures supplies and consumables for a federal detention facility in accordance with Government procurement regulations and corporate procurement policies. The duties involve evaluation, selection, technical liaison, and other administration duties for a wide variety of items. Research vendors and products; analyzes quotes, recommends or selects suppliers, prepares, tracks and closes purchase orders, schedules deliveries. Work involves providing status on outstanding deliveries and staying abreast of current approved vendors. Communication with customers as well as outside vendors for updates and information. Works closely with technical personnel to have a thorough knowledge of the required items and to ensure quality specifications are translated into purchasing requirements. Knowledge required for this position includes the Government purchasing practices and procedures. Obtains items from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Can handle complex information and inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders in a customer service focused environment. Data entry into work management and accounting systems for initiation, update and closeout actions. Proficient in using Microsoft office software such as outlook and excel functions.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: Qualifications
Must have a minimum of 2 years related experience. Must have a minimum of a HS Diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor's Degree in related field. Must be 21 years of age. Must be a US Citizen. US citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence and have resided in the U.S. for at least the last five years. Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record). Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance. Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests.
Pay Range
25.00 Health & Welfare
5.09 Benefits
SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.