Job Description

Buyer I/II

$37.15/hour

100% remote

Kelly Government Solutions is hiring for a buyer on a government contract with our customer in Golden, CO. This is a contract assignment which includes a benefits package. It should last approximately one year and could be extended.

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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, our customer's 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 & Responsibilities:

• 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 sub process 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 our customer 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:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree and two (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.

• 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.

• Skilled with problem solving, written and verbal communication, financial analysis, and business math skills.

• Ability to use various computer software programs.

Preferred:

• Proven experience working on procurement for state, local or federal government associated organizations.

• Contract experience with FAR.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Visit for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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