Technical Buyer

General information

Description & Requirements

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Technical Buyer to join our team in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This is a hybrid position with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and technical teams to identify procurement needs and specifications

• Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules

• Issue requests for quotes (RFQs), evaluate bids, and generate purchase orders in compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations

• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and ensure audit readiness

• Monitor supplier performance, address issues with quality, delivery, or compliance

• Manage the procurement lifecycle for both direct and indirect materials and services

• Ensure all purchases are compliant with company policies, government regulations, and contract requirements

• Assist in developing and improving procurement procedures and supplier management strategies

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of technical procurement experience or equivalent education and years of experience in lieu of degree

• Understanding of suppliers and technical specifications

• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and experience in DoD/government contracting

• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, SAP, or similar ERP systems)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

• Knowledge of procurement regulations

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be US Citizen with an Active Secret Security Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.