Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Buyer I-II (Purchasing) opportunity to support the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, CO.

Work Location: Remote
Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Job Description Summary:
This is an Acquisition Services Buyer position. The selected candidate will perform purchase administration functions representing the complete purchase order lifecycle (pre-award, administration, post-award) in accordance with applicable procurement procedures and guidelines, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), NREL policy/procedures as well as best business practices within the Simplified Acquisition Team, Acquisition Services Group. This position is an intermediate level for this professional field of subcontract administration and will handle complex procurement actions.

Duties Shall Generally Include:
Coordinate with internal customers to generate specifications and statements of work.
Develop effective purchasing strategy with internal customers based on needs.
Perform Market Research.
Review sole source justifications.
Perform price analysis - documenting price reasonableness.
Negotiate and administer fixed price commercial item/service purchases.
Resolve issues related to supplier performance, subcontractor equipment purchases, and delivery schedules.
Perform post contract administration duties (modifications).
Initiate subprocess reviews (Information Technology, Safety, Legal, Cyber Security etc.).
Effectively liaise between customers and vendors to see that all needs are met for the customer while ensuring NREL is receiving the most cost-efficient goods or services.
Communicate clearly and effectively with vendors to ensure all necessary Purchase Order paperwork filled out in a timely fashion.
Team with Acquisition Service Group members on projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Attributes:
Relevant bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant master’s degree or equivalent relevant education/experience.
General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques.
Frequent application of industry concepts and principles.
General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field.
Skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication.
Ability to use various computer software programs.
Demonstrated Purchase Order/contract administration experience with various types of commercial items/services purchases.
Ability to work in a changing and fast-paced team-oriented environment.
The ability to interpret and discuss technical information with others as well as analyze and provide solutions to less complex contractual issues.
Ability to develop strategies to deal with project and program contractual issues.
General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques for purchase orders and simplified acquisitions.
Frequent application of industry concepts and principles related to procurements.
General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to procurements.
Be skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication, Financial Analysis and business math skills and the ability to use various computer software programs.

Preferred Qualifications:
Proven experience working on procurement for state, local or federal government associated organizations.
Contract experience with the FAR preferred.

Work Schedule: 8 AM – 5 PM Mountain Time, Monday-Friday unless otherwise directed by NREL

Compensation:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $58,656 - $75,000 annually.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers