Akima is looking for a Senior Buyer to work in Herndon, VA. Supporting Akima and its diverse portfolio of companies, our Buyers serve as subject matter experts in procurement and supply chain management. This role involves supporting a wide range of programs, strategically balancing high-level thinking with tactical execution to drive effective procurement solutions. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! **Responsibilities** + **Contracting Strategy Development:** Design and implement innovative contracting approaches that align with category strategies and business objectives, incorporating performance measures, incentives, long-term agreements, and partnerships. + **Market and Supplier Analysis:** Conduct in-depth market research, peer benchmarking, supply risk assessments, and identify new sources of supply to drive informed decisions. + **Supplier Relationship Management:** Collaborate with suppliers to assess operational factors that impact pricing and evaluate opportunities for cost reduction while ensuring quality, reliability, and adherence to delivery schedules. + **RFQ/RFP Creation:** Develop and issue comprehensive Requests for Quotes/Proposals (RFQ/RFP) to ensure compliance with organizational terms and flow downs. + **Proposal Evaluation & Supplier Selection:** Partner with internal stakeholders to review supplier proposals, negotiate pricing and terms, and recommend suppliers. Analyze trends, track order progress, verify delivery timelines, and approve payments while maintaining thorough records. + **Negotiation and Purchase Commitments:** Engage in negotiations to finalize purchase commitments, following approval of negotiation plans by the designated supervisor. + **Purchase Order Management:** Develop and award purchase orders and strategic agreements. + **Supplier Performance Oversight:** Monitor supplier performance to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and service level agreements, aligning with stakeholder expectations. + **Issue Resolution:** Lead efforts to resolve supplier performance issues promptly, ensuring timely and satisfactory outcomes. + **Supplier Reviews:** Initiate and facilitate regular business reviews with suppliers to assess and discuss performance, fostering continuous improvement. **Qualifications** + Minimum of 7 years of relevant procurement experience in a similar environment. + Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written. + Strong organizational and time-management capabilities, with attention to detail. + In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations and agency-specific procurement requirements. + Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). + Proven ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills. + **This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Herndon, VA.** **Desired Skills:** + Experience working in a Cost Accounting Standards (CPSR) environment. + Hands-on experience with Costpoint 7 and/or 8 software. **Job ID** 2025-16426 **Work Type** Hybrid **Company Description** **Work Where it Matters** Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. **For our shareholders** , Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. **For our government customers** , Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. **As an Akima employee** , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).