Buyer II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 12, 2026. Twenty-Six Defense scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Summary
Purchases a high volume and variety of materials, supplies and services. Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers and negotiations price, delivery, quality and service. Follows up on all awards until completion of order. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations and engineering changes. Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery.
Responsibilities and Tasks
To Manage Subcontracts and provide direction/guidance for the Purchasing Department.
Assist Buyers in determining priorities for materials and services in support of US Government and Commercial customers.
To create Requests for Proposals (RFP) in support of Programs in response to customer requirements.
Represents the Company in negotiations
Places calls or Releases against Subcontracts and tracks performance against Prime Contracts.
Reviews System for receipt of units. Once found places the order, enters the Purchase Order (PO), prints a hardcopy, and ensures the Acknowledgements.
Supports Programs and Operations with Prices, Sources, and turnaround time as needed to further and increase the business base.
Perform all the duties of a Buyer as needed to support the Company.
Maintains all documentation to support Subcontracts and current status on units being repaired at Subcontracts.
Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience)
Bachelor’s Degree with 2 to 4 years of experience
Associate’s degree with 4 to 6 years of experience
Skills and Abilities
To understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FARS) and have the ability to differentiate between FARS and the acquisition of commercial items. Also, an understanding of the electronic commerce.
Knowledge of the Standards of Conduct expected - Procurement integrity, Ethics, and Improper Business Practices.
The ability to understand the needs and methods to qualify a Supplier.
The ability to conduct and document market research.
The mastery of simplified acquisition procedures.
The ability to put together a solicitation using the Uniform Contract Format.
The ability to use the processes and techniques to analysis cost and pricing data submitted.
To possess the knowledge of the different types of contracts and when to use them.