QinetiQ North America

Buyer

QinetiQ North America$116K — $190K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience, with 2+ years in procurement and 1+ year in complex procurement tasks.
  • Familiarity with Contractors Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) requirements.
  • Experience with Costpoint ERP system for procurement processes.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company goals.
  • Negotiate and manage purchase orders and long-term contracts with suppliers.
  • Analyze prices and costs to optimize procurement effectiveness.
  • Ensure timely delivery of materials and services from vendors.
  • Conduct market research to identify industry trends and potential suppliers.
  • Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with FAR and DFAR regulations.
  • Monitor vendor service accounts for contract accuracy and timely invoicing.
  • Resolve billing and service issues promptly to prevent disruptions.

Benefits

  • Open to professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive team environment fostering strategic thinking.
  • Flexible work arrangements to manage multiple tasks.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

QinetiQ US is seeking a Buyer for our Lorton, VA location.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of a Buyer include the strategic sourcing of materials and services, managing procurement processes, and optimizing cost without compromising on quality. This involves:

  • Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with company goals.
  • Negotiate and execute purchase orders and Long-Term Agreement contracts with suppliers and secure advantageous terms.
  • Perform price/cost analysis.
  • Ensure timely delivery of materials and services from vendors.
  • Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and new suppliers.
  • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR requirements and regulations
  • Track multiple vendor service accounts regularly to ensure invoices, contracts, renewals, and account information are accurate and up to date
  • Provide reports on account spending associated with site service invoicing
  • Resolve billing or service issues promptly, and coordinate with vendors to prevent disruptions
Required Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience- 2+ years in a procurement or purchasing role, with at least 1+ years in a handling complex procurement task.
  • Understands Contractors Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) requirements
  • Use of Costpoint ERP system
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Positive attitude
  • Results focused
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Problem Solver
  • Ability to work independently
Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $190,000-116,000K USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

About QinetiQ North America

QinetiQ North America (QNA) is a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group plc, a British multinational defense technology company. QNA provides technology solutions and services to the United States government and commercial customers. The company's offerings include unmanned systems, cybersecurity solutions, engineering services, and more. QNA has over 6000 employees and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
Learn more about QinetiQ North America
Size
6,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2005

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