Buyer

Job Title: Buyer
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Buyer to handle Procurement & Contracting responsibilities including proposal support, supplier management, risk mitigation, and compliance with government regulations. The ideal candidate will also manage purchase orders and conduct negotiations and terms analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct price/cost analysis for government contracts and proposals.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, facilitate communication, and monitor performance.
• Ensure proper risk assessments are conducted for purchase orders.
• Ensure compliance with export control laws, certifications, and contractual obligations.
• Review supplier terms and conditions, recommend changes, and mitigate risks.
• Execute and monitor purchase order processing, modifications, and closeouts.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline, plus a minimum of six (6) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS flow-down requirements.
• Familiarity with government compliance guidelines regarding equipment purchases.
• Experience with RFQ/RFP processes including creation, administration, and changes.
• Understanding of Prime Contract Types and their impact on purchase order requirements.
• Ability to assess Commerciality Assertions and document Intellectual Property Rights under Prime Contracts.
• Basic understanding of cost accounting principles for price/cost analysis and proposal support.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in ERP & Procurement Systems, specifically Costpoint within the purchasing module.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain detailed contractual and procurement documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Must be eligible for clearance.

Work Environment

This position is 100% remote but may occasionally require onsite meetings in Huntsville with the team in rented office space. The role involves interacting with PMs across four programs via email daily, participating in weekly status meetings, and working with vendors through a portal. The company is a small, growing organization with direct exposure to senior-level leadership and program managers across multiple programs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Huntsville, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $47.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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