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Buyer II
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A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$62,239 / year median in the U.S.
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Buyer II Science and Engineering Services, LLC United States, Alabama, Huntsville Sep 09, 2026 Buyer II
Location US-AL-Huntsville
ID 2026-1500
Category Purchasing Position Type Full-Time Remote No Location :
Postal Code 35824
Location :
Address 248 Dunlop Blvd Overview Buyer II will be responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of commodities and/or services, some of which may be highly technical and require complex procurement standards and procedures such as cost/price analysis and negotiation. Responsibilities Reviews requisitions, plans, prepares invitations for bids/requests for proposals and purchase orders, evaluates bids, and conducts market research
Utilizes the FAR and DFARS daily for compliance
Works with various departments on a daily basis such as program management, planning, manufacturing operations accounting, quality, and engineering, shipping, and receiving
Assists and advises user agency staff and maintains contacts with vendors
Requires daily use of high-level communication-including written and verbal skills
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education:
BS/BA in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contracts/Procurement, Finance/Accounting or equitable field required.
•Master's degree a plus
Experience:
2-3 years minimum purchasing experience with a working knowledge of the Federal procurement rules and regulations. Experience in buying equipment, supplies, parts, services and other unique commodities a plus.
Note:
In lieu of years of 3 years' experience, candidates with Master's Degree in relevant field of study listed above may be considered or if degree is in non-related field at least 5 years of experience may be considered Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance if/when required Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO and CEO.