Buyer
$58,554–$82,065 year
On-siteTysons, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Review and approve online requisitions against Association policies while collaborating with staff and pilots to ensure quality and timely procurements. Identify, select, and maintain vendor contacts to monitor product price and quality, then review invoices related to purchase orders and assist in resolving procurement disputes. Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information using the Association's procurement software, while recommending improvements to existing purchasing policies. Serve as a procurement subject matter expert for Finance and IT development projects. Requires two years of buyer experience, strong business math and data entry skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software. Local travel of 2-5% is required. Salary ranges from $58,554 to $82,065 annually.
Required Qualifications
- Two (2) years of college with emphasis in business math and/or accounting
- Two (2) years of experience as a professional buyer and/or purchasing agent
- Strong business math and accurate data entry skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Outlook
Desired Qualifications
- high school diploma
- the equivalent combination of education and experience
- four (4) or more years of experience as a professional buyer and/or purchasing agent
- Experience with software related to purchasing, inventory tracking, and workflow
- Prior purchasing experience with proven expertise
- Accounting and budget preparation experience
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
- Strong time management skills
- Strong research skills
- Detail-oriented and analytical
- Ability to resolve problems
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Accounting software experience
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