We are hiring a motivated Associate Material Buyer to join our incredible team at Peraton in Topeka, KS.
Growing your career as a Full Time Associate Material Buyer is an awesome opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in communication, adaptability and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Associate Material Buyer at Peraton today!
Peraton is seeking an Associate Material Buyer to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals. The Associate Material Buyer works at the United States Postal Service (USPS) Central Repair Facility (CRF) in Topeka, KS. The CRF is a depot repair facility for USPS mail processing, delivery, and bulk mail systems repairable parts. Examples: repairing printed circuit boards, electrical, electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies to component level. The CRF provides depot level maintenance for essential automation, mechanization, retail and bulk mail processing systems used in all mail processing and retail installations. Our Associate Material Buyer s ources and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Specific tasks include:
Compile and analyze statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives Compile information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes Confer with suppliers determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules Process material requests, prepare purchase orders along with supporting documentation (including item description and justification), contact vendors to secure best pricing and availability, maintenance of established follow-up programs, expedite delivery on critical items and associated record keeping May prepare bid packages Receive guidance and advice from the Material Buyer Perform other related tasks as assigned Basic Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent plus four years additional education and/or experience Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance U.S. Citizenship Knowledge of business practices and purchasing procedures to include purchasing terms and conditions. Familiarity with supply chain, to include procurement, inventory management, reverse inventory, and logistics Proficiency using windows based applications and software (Microsoft Office). Basic typing skills are necessary Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing Ability to justify procurement in writing Ability to solve problems Possess good inter-personal skills Preferred Qualifications : APICS, ISM, or similar certification ISO 9001 or LSS training and/or experience or certification Experience with government contracts / purchasing Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds Physical activity may include crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
The rate / range per hour below represents the typical pay for this position based on experience and other factors.
22.53
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
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