Purchaser Jr

Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or administrative support
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate‑level Excel skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a regulated environment

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience with ABS Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE)
• Experience with Costpoint/Deltek
• Experience with ADP

Job Description

Junior Buyer / Travel Support Assistant

Overview

The Junior Buyer / Travel Support Assistant supports procurement and travel operations for a federal maritime program. This role partners closely with the Purchasing Manager and Procurement team to execute compliant purchasing actions, manage vendor coordination, and support travel and expense activities in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

Key Responsibilities

Procurement / Purchasing

• Support RFQs and purchasing actions for the MARAD Ready Reserve Force (RRF) program
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager and procurement team to ensure cost‑effective, FAR‑compliant purchasing
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Monitor shipments to ensure on‑time delivery; track and follow up on delayed or missing items
• Maintain receiving and procurement documentation in accordance with FAR requirements
• Reconcile vendor invoices and coordinate with Accounting for timely payment Travel & Expense Support
• Review employee travel expenses for policy compliance
• Track expense report submissions and follow up on delinquent reports
• Assist employees with travel and expense reporting questions
• Coordinate timely submission of travel requests
• Arrange and support travel logistics for internal teams

Payrate: $25-28/hr