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J&J Worldwide Services Procurement Buyer in Annapolis, Maryland

Description

General Summary

A Procurement Buyer oversees the purchasing of supplies and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Facilitates the procurement of supplies and goods critical in the sustainability of business operations.

  • Conduct research and comparative analysis of different products and alternatives to identify the best possible deals.

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to minimize costs and drive profit margins.

  • Schedules purchase orders strategically to ensure continuity of supplies.

  • Resolves discrepancies and issues in invoices and purchase orders.

  • Follow up to ensure proper delivery of the orders.

  • Maintain relationships with existing suppliers while seeking new ones.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

  • Minimum two years of purchasing experience.

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field (Preferred).

  • Knowledge of Carpentry, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical and Plumbing/HVAC trades.

  • Knowledge of D.A.R. and F.A.R. regulations pertaining to procurement procedures and practices (Preferred).

  • Experience in financial planning and cost-benefit analysis. Knows how to identify negotiation leverage, anticipate objections and find mutually beneficial solutions.

  • Excellent decision-making and negotiating skills.

  • Must be able to multitask and adapt to any situation.

  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Work Environment

  • Must be able to pass a local background check and have the ability to obtain and maintain base clearance after hire.

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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