Job Description

Program Overview

Electro-mechanical repair and overhaul of mail processing, delivery and bulk processing equipment, including repairing printed circuit boards, electrical, electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies to a component level. These services ensure the continued essential automation, mechanization of retail and bulk processing equipment used in mail processing and retail installations across the entire country.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking an Associate Material Buyer to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals.

The Associate Buyer at the United States Postal Service (USPS) Central Repair Facility (CRF) in Topeka, KS.  The CRF is a depot repair facility for USPS mail processing, delivery, and bulk mail systems repairable parts. Examples: repairing printed circuit boards, electrical, electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies to component level. The CRF provides depot level maintenance for essential automation, mechanization, retail and bulk mail processing systems used in all mail processing and retail installations.

Our Associate Buyer s ources and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.   Specific tasks include:

• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives
• Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes
• Confers with suppliers determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules
• Includes processing material requests, preparing purchase orders along with supporting documentation (including item description and justification), contacting vendors to secure best pricing and availability, maintenance of established follow-up program, expediting delivery on critical items and associated record keeping
• May prepare bid packages
• Receives guidance and advice from the Material Buyer
• Performs other related tasks as assigned

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent plus four years additional education and/or experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• Knowledge of business practices and purchasing procedures to include purchasing terms and conditions.
• Familiarity with supply chain, to include procurement, inventory management, reverse inventory, and logistics
• Proficiency using windows based applications and software (Microsoft Office). Basic typing skills are necessary
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to justify procurement in writing
• Ability to solve problems
• Possess good inter-personal skills

Preferred Qualifications :

• APICS, ISM, or similar certification
• ISO 9001 or LSS training and/or experience or certification
• Experience with government contracts / purchasing

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• The physical activity of this position may include crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

24.14

Details

Target Salary Range: The rate / range per hour below represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Internship, Shift work,

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