Buyer II - Madison, MS

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

A Level 2 Buyer will buy and administer purchase orders for various V2X Programs, which may involve both foreign and domestic subcontractors. This position will execute and administer various types of Purchase Orders (POs) through close-out, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures, legal guidelines, FAR/DFARS clauses, and customer requirements. Draft Request for Quotes, determine price reasonableness, and lead negotiation efforts with suppliers. Supports all internal and external audits. Operates under the functional guidance of the Supply Chain organization and Corporate Purchasing Manual, while coordinating closely with other functional departments.

Job Responsibilities

• Purchasing of primarily services, and materials/supplies in support of the HQ site and programs as required. Responsible for the total procurement process – sourcing through closure of purchase order, to include thorough documentation


• Purchases a variety of services, materials, and supplies.


• Reviews purchase requisitions and places orders with approved suppliers.


• Evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers, negotiate price, delivery, quality, and service.


• Follows up on all awards until completion of the order.


• Works with Accounts Payable as required, resolving issues on suppliers’ invoices.


• Responsible for all documentation associated with a purchase as required by government and company policies.


• Coach Junior Buyers in the Organization.


• May be required to travel on Temporary Assignments to Programs both CONUS/OCONUS in support of program and mission requirements.


• Other projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: One year of related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if a degree is required.
  
  
  
  • BS/BA Degree
  
  
  
  


• Experience:
  
  
  
  • Must have 4+ years of professional experience relating to Procurement, subcontracting, purchasing & contract management.
  
  
  • Must have working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), contract law, purchasing policies and procedures, basic software worksheet technologies, and the ability to meet with, work with, and brief senior management personnel.
  
  
  • Customer service oriented, detail focused, pro-active behavior, multi-task capability. Must be able to communicate clearly both in writing and orally.
  
  
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to train, lead projects, and direct employees.
  
  
  
  


• Skills & Technology Used:
  
  
  
  • Good problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills/techniques, strong communicator, possesses analytical and interpersonal skills.
  
  
  • Functionally skilled in Microsoft Office products, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
  
  
  
  


• Other Requirements:
  
  
  
  • U.S. Citizenship
  
  
  
  

Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage


• Retirement plan


• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits


• Wellness programs


• Paid time off, including holidays


• Learning and Development resources


• Employee assistance resources


• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.