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Chantilly, VA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal state and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering science economics public health informational technology and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize perform and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

As part of our continued growth we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Buyer to join our Procurement & Supply Chain team. This individual will manage the full procurement lifecycle for materials components and services in support of Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of federal acquisition regulations experience working with DCMA oversight and a proven ability to manage supplier relationships within a highly regulated environment. You will collaborate across internal teams and with external partners to ensure timely compliant and cost-effective procurement execution.

Job Description:

    • Oversee cradle-to-grave procurement processes in full compliance with FAR DFARS ITAR and company policies
    • Prepare and issue purchase orders and subcontracts aligned with DoD contract requirements
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers and subcontractors ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to contract terms
    • Collaborate with government personnel and DCMA representatives on inspections reporting and contract oversight
    • Interpret and communicate contract clauses and quality requirements to suppliers
    • Conduct supplier evaluations manage corrective actions and support continuous improvement efforts
    • Support proposal and pricing activities by obtaining supplier quotes and contributing to cost analysis
    • Maintain accurate and audit-ready procurement documentation including for CPSR reviews
    • Partner with internal teams across engineering quality assurance and program management to align procurement efforts with project goals
    • Monitor industry and regulatory updates to ensure ongoing compliance

Qualifications and Skills:

    • Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management or related field (equivalent experience may be considered)
    • Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management with a focus on DoD and DCMA contracting
    • Strong knowledge of FAR DFARS and related federal procurement regulations
    • Proven experience interfacing with DCMA and supporting government contract compliance
    • Proficiency with ERP systems such as Deltek Costpoint Oracle or SAP
    • Excellent negotiation communication and supplier relationship management skills
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
$70000 - $90000 a year
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health and dental insurance life insurance long-term disability educational benefits FSAs a generous 401k plan profit sharing an EAP 11-20 paid vacation days per year 10 paid holidays per year 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.
ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual preference national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Please be aware the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is . ERG may on occasion screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype Teams GoToMeeting or another type of video platform. However any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.
If youre a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERGs online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation please contact Human Resources via email at or call .

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