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Technical Buyer - Huntsville, AL
Attention Military Affiliated Job Seekers Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please follow the next steps. Akima Global Logistics (AGL) is looking for a position to work in Huntsville, Alabama. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Responsibilities: Procures flight certified hardware in accordance with Government procurement regulations. The duties involve the evaluation, selection, negotiation, technical liaison, and other administration duties for a wide variety of procurement purchase instruments. The work involves providing status on outstanding hardware deliveries and staying abreast of current approved vendors. This position works closely with technical personnel to have a thorough knowledge of the hardware and to ensure quality specifications are translated into purchasing requirements. Knowledge for this position includes the Government purchasing practices and procedures, and skill in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids. Performs duties associated with the buying process. Research products, prepares purchase orders, places orders, and selects vendors. Organizes product information and tracks back orders. Obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends sources of supply. Analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends suppliers, and schedules deliveries. Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems. Minimum Education Required: High School/GED Job Category: Finance Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: Qualifications Bachelor's Degree with 5 years' experience or 7 years equivalent experience without a degree. Experience with Deltek Costpoint a plus. Experience buying flight or military equipment is preferred. City: Huntsville State: Alabama Job Code: Operations Specialist Company: Akima
Attention Military Affiliated Job Seekers Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please follow the next steps. Akima Global Logistics (AGL) is looking for a position to work in Huntsville, Alabama. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Responsibilities: Procures flight certified hardware in accordance with Government procurement regulations. The duties involve the evaluation, selection, negotiation, technical liaison, and other administration duties for a wide variety of procurement purchase instruments. The work involves providing status on outstanding hardware deliveries and staying abreast of current approved vendors. This position works closely with technical personnel to have a thorough knowledge of the hardware and to ensure quality specifications are translated into purchasing requirements. Knowledge for this position includes the Government purchasing practices and procedures, and skill in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids. Performs duties associated with the buying process. Research products, prepares purchase orders, places orders, and selects vendors. Organizes product information and tracks back orders. Obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends sources of supply. Analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends suppliers, and schedules deliveries. Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems. Minimum Education Required: High School/GED Job Category: Finance Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: Qualifications Bachelor's Degree with 5 years' experience or 7 years equivalent experience without a degree. Experience with Deltek Costpoint a plus. Experience buying flight or military equipment is preferred. City: Huntsville State: Alabama Job Code: Operations Specialist Company: Akima