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Talascend • Bellevue, Washington, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Talascend is currently seeking a Buyer for a contract opportunity in Bellevue, WA.

SUMMARY:

The Buyer reports directly to the Procurement Director to perform duties including sourcing, subcontracts administration, buyer and purchasing agent activities. This position will be responsible for supporting the development of Suppliers and acquisition of products and services. This role contributes to enhancing the success of projects by limiting the overall risks and liability associated with supplier negotiations and subcontract administration, subcontract sourcing, pricing, evaluating, negotiating and obtaining materials, equipment and/or construction services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and flexibility with confidence, and an ability to interface with suppliers, consultants, management, and co-workers in a professional and proactive manner. The Contract Administrator collaborates with the larger Supply Management team to coordinate the review of client contracts and provides negotiation support when required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manage procurement activities with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost, and schedule management.
  • Support increasingly complex procurement/subcontract management duties, including government contracting.
  • Work with internal approvers and reviewers for confirming specifications, budget, and Terms and Conditions of purchases.
  • Source for potential Suppliers for competitive bidding.
  • Prepare and manage bidding activities such as Requests for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ), and Expression of Interests (EOI).
  • Negotiate pricing and delivery/shipping terms with potential Suppliers.
  • Issue Purchase Orders or other forms of agreements to Suppliers.
  • Monitor and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve shipments in error with Suppliers.
  • Approve payment for purchases by reviewing and approving invoices and forwarding receiving documentation to support payment.
  • Maintain complete and accurate purchasing files and records.
  • Other procurement and/or contracting duties may be assigned.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
  • Experience with clients and supplier relations.
  • Three to five years of experience related to Procurement.
  • Military experience a plus.
  • U.S. Government (DOE or DOD) contracting/subcontracting experience preferred.
  • Experience with purchasing fabricated equipment, IT software, and commercial items.
  • Understanding of quality assurance and export control requirements.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment and managing sizable workloads.
  • Nuclear or related experience is preferred.
  • Technical and/or subject area background is preferred and can be experience-based.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
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