Buyer

BUYER
**This is an in-office position (not remote)
ABOUT US
Diverse company with multiple lines of business worldwide
Fast-paced, upbeat environment located in the heart of Boulder
Many advancement and learning opportunities
Company provides in-house training and is supportive of education
Strong leadership with top industry professionals
JOB DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY
The Buyer is responsible for executing medium- to high-volume procurement activities in support of Construction, Environmental, UXO/MEC, Professional, and IT Services projects. This role performs the full lifecycle of purchasing actions, including the issuance and administration of Purchase Orders (POs) and Change Orders (COs), expediting, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations including FAR/DFARS, DPAS, and Buy American Act requirements.
The Buyer works closely with the assigned Subcontract Administrator and Project Teams to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
This is a professional position supporting both internal teams and external stakeholders, with a strong focus on Federal Government procurement.
This role reports to the Procurement Manager or his designee and interfaces regularly with Project Managers, Division Leads, and Accounting/Finance personnel.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Procurement Execution
Execute a medium to high volume of procurement actions across multiple projects
Issue, manage, and close out Purchase Orders (POs) and Change Orders (COs)
Review and validate purchase requisitions, funding, and supporting documentation
Ensure timely processing to meet project schedules and deadlines
Perform expediting activities to ensure on-time delivery of materials and services
Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
Ensure all procurement actions comply with:
Company policies and procedures
FAR / DFARS
Buy American Act / Buy America requirements
DPAS (as applicable)
Perform price analysis, commercial item determinations, and source justification (as required)
Maintain procurement files to support audit readiness and CPSR compliance
Conduct vendor responsibility determinations in accordance with FAR
Sourcing & Vendor Management
Support sourcing activities including RFQs and competitive procurements
Evaluate bids and proposals for compliance, pricing, and technical requirements
Prepare bid tabulations and award recommendations
Assist in identifying and prequalifying suppliers
Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and conditions
Monitor vendor performance and resolve delivery or invoicing issues
Maintain strong vendor relationships
Purchase Order & Contract Administration
Draft, issue, and administer:
Purchase Orders