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PPPL, in Princeton, NJ 

$45.00 Hourly 

 6-Month Temp to Hire Options

SUMMARY: .The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is looking for a Buyer (Procurement Specialist) to join the Procurement Department to support the laboratory's purchasing efforts. The Buyer (Procurement Specialist) is responsible for cradle-to-grave administration of commercial and non-commercial risk acquisitions

CORE DUTIES: The Procurement Specialist (PS) is responsible for the cradle-to-grave administration of commercial and non-commercial 'low' risk acquisitions. ● Utilizes independent problem-solving techniques and skills, including managing procurement requestor meetings to minimize procurement risk and promote the value of the procurement process ● Supports acquisition pre-award support including SOWs, Acquisition Strategy Support, Cost Estimates, Market Research, RFPs/RFQs, Source Selection, and other miscellaneous pre-award documentation ● Purchasing Card (P-Card) program ● Seeks quality goods/services at fair and reasonable prices to meet the Laboratory's needs ● Manages supplier relationships ● Negotiates and awards purchase orders ● Maintains excellent file documentation, standard format, and record retention consistent with PPPL Procurement manual for all procurements ● Engages in post-award administration ● The PS participates in special projects as assigned by the Chief Procurement Officer and assumes the authority fully commensurate with assigned duties and responsibilities