JT3 Las Vegas , NV 89134
Posted 2 weeks ago
JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepare our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.
THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE WORK
JOB SUMMARY -- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
A Buyer II purchases commonly used commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) materials, supplies, equipment, and services (e.g., utilities, maintenance, and repair). Transactions usually involve local retailers, wholesalers, jobbers, and manufacturers' sales representatives. Quantities purchased are generally small amounts (e.g., those available from local sources) and are at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors.
Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:
Perform Cradle to Grave procurement (purchase requisition assignment to closeout)
Solicit bids, analyze quotations received, and select or recommends suppliers
Locate or promote possible new sources of supply and keep up-to-date information on market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, and new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc.
Expedite delivery and visit vendors' offices and plants
May direct the work of one or more clerks who perform routine aspects of the work
May interview prospective vendors necessary to fulfill typical business needs
Establish and maintain effective relationships with all internal and external customers
Recommend and suggest departmental cost savings through effective negotiations with assigned vendors, by leveraging bid solicitations through volume discounts and other sourcing techniques and strategies
Perform electronic filing of purchase orders
Perform other job related duties as required
REQUIREMENTS -- EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE
A bachelor's degree in Business Administration is preferred, or equivalent combination of formal training and 3 or more years of related experience are required for this position.
In addition, a Buyer II must possess the following qualifications:
Knowledge of common business, industrial, and trade practices with respect to sales, prices, cost comparisons, discounts, deliveries, stocks, and shipments of varied items purchased
Knowledge of commercial supply sources such as sales literature and sales representatives
Skill and ability to interact professionally with suppliers to ensure adequate and timely response to purchasing needs and to ensure the lowest possible price is obtained
Familiar with government purchasing systems, Microsoft Office tools, databases, email, and the Internet
Understanding and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to comply with governmental policy and procedure
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Planning/organizational skills
Department of Defense (DoD) experience is a plus
SALARY
The expected salary range for this position $50,336 to $65,457.60 annually.
Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Benefits Active on Day 1
Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan Options with Employer matching
JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
100% Immediate Vesting
Tuition Reimbursement
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily sedentary in an office environment. Some walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, stretching and lifting (up to 25 pounds) is required for such purposes as filing and gathering supplies. Frequent use of a computer is required.
Travel to remote company work locations may be required.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.
Tasking is in support of a federal government contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.
SCC: JPRO9; JCORP12
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