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Capital Project Buyer
Oak Ridge, TN
Job Description
SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. A small business founded in 2008, SMSI has built an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.
EOE/AA - M/F/Vet/Disability/Drug-Free Workplace
SMSI is in need of a Capital Project Buyer to support work with Savannah River Site. This position shall be responsible for purchasing activities, high risk engineered equipment, and commodities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, acquisition plans and strategies, prequalification of suppliers, bidder list development, issuance of solicitation, proposal reviews, negotiations, and purchase order awards in accordance with customer Approved Purchasing System. In addition to the aforementioned pre-award activities, the Capital Project Buyer shall be responsible for post award activities including but not limited to, coordination with Engineering, Capital Project Expeditors, Source Inspectors, and Construction in resolution of Purchase Order issues. Work will be located out of our Oak Ridge, TN office.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Evaluation of technical requirements prepared by Engineering to ensure the most appropriate method of accomplishment is utilized to acquire engineered equipment and associated commodities.
- Assists in maintenance of project Material Assignment Schedule.
- Coordination with other project functions (e.g. Project Controls, Construction, Finance, Traffic & Logistics, Insurance, Tax) to ensure project requirements are achieved.
- Development and maintenance of bidders lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups.
- Issuance of solicitations and solicitation amendments.
- Commercial evaluation of proposals including determination of price reasonableness in accordance with customer Approved Purchasing System.
- Preparation of negotiation plans and associated negotiations with suppliers.
- Extensive understanding of FAR Parts and clauses.
- Comprehensive understanding of commercial terms and conditions, and coordination and resolution of exceptions to terms and conditions with customer General Counsel, as applicable.
- Implementation of back charges, resolution of requests for equitable adjustments, claims and disputes.
- Acting as primary point of contact for resolution of all Purchase Order issues whether commercial or technical related.
- Preparation and leading meetings related to Purchase Orders.
- Assists in development of other Capital Project Buyers and collaboratively working with all project team members to achieve overall project goals.
Requirements
- Possess effective communication skills, both orally and in writing with internal and external customers at various levels.
- Experience with NQA-1 procurements preferred
- May require travel.
Education
- Possess a bachelor's degree in a related discipline in supply chain, business, or engineering, OR extensive knowledge and experience of the supply chain for specialty equipment and associated commodities for Government projects.
All candidates must possess
- US Citizenship
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Capability with MS Office Suite
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with clients, contractors, and consultants on a day-to-day basis.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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