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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Buyer to join our team! In this role you will get to procure materials / services / equipment rentals in compliance with corporate and federal regulations to support Parsons' TSSC T5 Program.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Contacts suppliers to ensure equipment and materials are delivered to job sites in support of construction schedules.
• Follows up on assigned purchase orders to ensure adherence to terms and conditions.
• Initiates action, as required, to resolve any supplier problems which might adversely affect project requirements and construction schedules.
• Ensures compliance with Parsons and FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) requirements, and maintains documentation evidencing compliance.
• Collaborates with Sr. Subcontract Administrators in the pre-award solicitation process. Prepares bidders lists, issues Request for Quotations or Request for Proposals, receives and analyzes bids, prepares bid analysis summaries, and makes recommendations for purchase order awards.
• Prepares and awards Purchase Orders or Subcontracts.
• Assists in post-award activities such as obtaining final vendor data and invoices from suppliers, inputting data into various software/applications for supplier performance evaluations, and preparing for closeout of all records.
• Serves as primary contact for purchasing support to project management, engineering, and other non-procurement disciplines within an assigned region.
• May analyze draft material requisitions, including reviewing for completeness and accuracy, suggesting possible revisions, and forwarding to project engineering for further processing.
• Ensures appropriate logging of action taken.
• Monitors bid requests, bid analyses, and the preparation of purchase orders to ensure timely action.
• Maintains purchase order records, including history of follow up contacts with suppliers.
• Oversees the administration of large BOAs, coordinating with other Procurement Representatives nationwide.
• May provide arrangements for the safe, most economical delivery of materials and equipment by selecting the best available transportation modes, carriers, rates, and routing.
• Supports the procurement activities for the Alaska region and other regions as assigned.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.  

What Skills You'll Bring:

• 3+ years of related work experience is required; related experience may include administrative work, purchasing, commercial sales in relevant industry, or other transferrable skills.
• Some college education preferred
• Good written and oral communication skills, and a proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe is preferred
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Teams or similar application is preferred.
• Must be able to meet customer security requirements.  A background check by Federal Authorities will be performed.
• Experience with federal procurement regulations and P-card purchasing preferred.
• Experience coordinating logistics in remote or weather-intensive areas is preferred. The ideal candidate will have past experience procuring charter flights for personnel and freight services for Alaska.
• This position is fully remote, with some travel required. Residency within Alaska is preferred but not required. Must be able to work normal business hours for Alaska Time Zone.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $62,300.00 - $109,000.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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