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Buyer II

Scientific Research Corporation

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Compensation
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Location
Charleston, SC
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Buyer II performs routine and lower-to-mid-dollar purchasing tasks for materials, supplies, and services. The role reviews requisitions, places orders with approved suppliers, follows awards through completion, and supports procurement records, reporting, metrics, and process improvements. It also coordinates with internal teams and may assist with major-purchase negotiations and subcontract or consulting-agreement administration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PurchasingMS Office SuiteDatabase ExperienceCustomer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsFederal Acquisition RegulationsDefense Federal Acquisition Regulations

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business Administration or Related Field or Equivalent Experience2 Years Purchasing Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Description

  • Performing a variety of routine and/or low-mid dollar value buying/purchasing tasks involving materials, supplies, or services

  • Reviewing purchase requisitions and placeing orders with approved suppliers. May evaluate bids, selecting and/or recommending suppliers and negotiate price, delivery, quality, and service

  • Following-up on all awards until completion of orders

  • Performing records management, file maintenance and reporting. May manage and order office supplies for work location

  • May assist in negotiations for major purchases by developing or compiling statistical information and other data as required

  • Interfacing with Company executives, program managers, engineers, and infrastructure managers in accounting. property, security, shipping/receiving, information technology, facilities, and contracting to perform duties and resolving questions on procurement issues

  • Backing up and supporting procurement managers in preparation, management, and closeout of subcontracts and consulting agreements, as requested and assigned

  • Assisting in collecting, compiling, and reporting procurement metrics

  • Participating in continuous improvement program recommending process and technique changes and assists in implementation

  • Practicing teamwork, open communications, fostering positive interpersonal relationships, and alignment of behavior with Company mission, values, and goals

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Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience

  • 2 years purchasing experience

  • Experience with MS Office Suite is required

  • Experience with databases

  • Positive attitude, customer service attitude, and excellent interpersonal skills

Desired Skills

  • Knowledge and experiene with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

  • Knowledge and experience with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs)

Clearance Information

NO CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Travel Requirements

  • Could be up to 5%

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,290 open Procurement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • South Carolina median$93–139K/yr32 salary ranges
  • US median$25–34/hr368 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 68 open Procurement jobs in South Carolina and 5,290 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in South Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Procurement postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 4,183 postings).
Education
2,332 of the 5,290 open Procurement jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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