Buyer (4486)
SMX is seeking a skilled Buyer to support procurement operations in a dynamic contractual environment. This remote role reports to the Purchasing Director and is responsible for compiling, awarding, and executing purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment, and services in accordance with company policies and procedures. The Buyer will follow established guidelines while proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Obtains materials, supplies, equipment, and services of a difficult nature from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
- Contact suppliers, obtain quotations, examine bids, make awards, places orders, and expedite delivery.
- Negotiate terms and price with subcontractors.
- Follows up on all awards until completion of order.
- Negotiates and settles with vendors regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, overages, cancellations, and other changes.
- Primary liaison between employees or customer personnel and suppliers to answer questions and resolve problems.
- May review files of peers for compliance with Smartronix procedures.
- Communicate with internal stakeholders about procurement requirements.
- Reviews of non-competitive justifications for sufficiency.
- Prepares price analyses mainly using adequate price competition.
- Prepares procurement files compliant with Smartronix procedures.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline plus 2 or more years of directly related experience in a Federal Government contracting environment. In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 7 years applicable work experience.
- Experience working in an approved purchasing system (CPSR) environment.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.
- Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- Proficient with MS Word and Excel; Costpoint experience a plus.
- Experience with category management a plus.
US Citizenship required for work under DoD contracts.
Application Deadline: Aug. 01, 2025
#LI-REMOTE
The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
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