Procurement Representative (Buyer)

Full Time
Laurel, MD 20723
Posted
Job description
Description:
Are you a good negotiator? Do you love spending someone else 's money? Do you want to be part of team that support work that has national impact?
If so, then we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
We are seeking a Procurement Representative (Buyer) to help us solicit proposals, negotiate, award and administer procurements. Procurement activities encompass procuring various commercial goods and services. This position requires close communication with suppliers, program offices and management. Expediting deliveries and working in a team environment is essential for this position. We work in a highly dynamic team environment and are constantly looking for people with creative problem solving skills.
As a Procurement Representative...
  • Your primary responsibility will be review incoming purchasing requirements and solicit quotes, negotiate and issue purchase orders.
  • You will be have the opportunity to learn and use SharePoint for filing procurement actions.
  • You will need to work closely with other procurement staff and management.
  • You will need to communicate frequently with program and project managers, prime contract managers and suppliers.
Qualifications:
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Have a Bachelor 's Degree in a Business related discipline, or equivalent years of work experience
  • Have 5 or more years of professional level procurement experience
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to multi-task effectively
  • Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date.


You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
  • Have SharePoint experience
  • Have experience in processing federal procurements
  • Have 7 or more years of professional level experience in procurement
Why work at APL?
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation 's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. With a wide selection of challenging, impactful work and a robust education assistance program, APL promotes a culture of life-long learning. Our employees enjoy generous benefits and healthy work/life balance. APL 's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.
APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
About Us:

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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