Axient advances defense and civilian missions from aerospace to cyberspace with multi-domain test and analysis, mission engineering and operations, and advanced technologies. Our employees are the backbone of our success and deserve recognition and respect. Competitive salaries and benefits, a supportive corporate culture, and management who care about their team and their mission are just some of the ways we prioritize our employees. We provide a supportive environment that promotes work/life balance. Enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and adoption reimbursements.

Primary Role

The Purchasing Specialist will evaluate, select, and procure components required for the Rapid Reaction Branch (RRB) mission in compliance with federal, contractual, and Axient internal purchasing policies and regulations.

Key Functions

• Coordinate activities with engineers and developers to ensure the most appropriate and technologically advanced components are selected.
• Investigate sources of supplies and issue requests for quotations, proposals, or bids for those components not covered by any existing purchasing arrangement.
• Keep detailed records of all acquisitions and their status to ensure that purchases remain within budget and on schedule.
• Compile and keep records of all required documentation (order confirmations, quotes, invoices, packing slips, etc.) for all procurements.
• Attend weekly status tag-ups with Axient procurement, finance, and management team members.
• Track shipping/delivery status of all orders and provide status updates as needed to end users.
• Work closely with end users to confirmation delivery and acceptance of all orders and provide receipt documentation to Axient team.
• Perform monthly p-card purchase reconciliation and provide required documentation to Axient procurement assistant.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, or four years of experience and attendance at a federal government acquisition workforce training (e.g., DAWIA) may be substituted for a degree.
• 6+ years of relevant experience

Desired Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, or four years of experience and attendance at a federal government acquisition workforce training (e.g., DAWIA) may be substituted for a degree.
• 10+ years of relevant experience

Required Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to build and update spreadsheets in Excel
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel

Desired Skills

• Understanding/experience in Mission Area
• Strong motivation to expand knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of industry suppliers

Travel

• This position will require overnight travel up to 10 percent of the time. Trip durations may range from overnight to several weeks.

Clearance

• Only candidates who currently possess an active Top Secret / SCI clearance will be considered. Clearance must be at least 1 year away from next 5 year update. Must be able to maintain the required clearance. Applicants for positions which require DoD security clearance must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship.