PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Description

• They work closely with students and other office staff.
• Acquire needed supplies and services from mandatory sources of supply as listed in descending order: Government excess, Federal Prison Ind., General Services Administration, Federal Supply Schedules, commercial sources, etc.
• Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
• Ensures procurements are accomplished in accordance with applicable regulations (FAR, PRH, corporate procurement policy) in a timely manner.
• Conduct pre-award and post-award conferences with contractors.
• Maintain active source of supply listing, government and nongovernmental, for all types of supplies and/or services needed to maintain Center operations.
• Completing all mandated training requirements per government and company directives.
• Review, report and process accident/injury reports for staff and student job related injuries. Identify unsafe practices and develop corrective measures to minimize risk and lost time accidents in accordance with corporate, government and Job Corps regulations.
• Provide staff training in purchase procedures, to include improper business practices and conflicts of interest.
• Determine fair price and reasonableness of bids received in response to solicitations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new and revised policies and procedures affecting procurement.
• Promote student attainment of career success standards through modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skill acquisition and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
• Ensure adherence to requirements (delivery time, quality standards, etc.) of all awarded contracts and subcontracts.
• Communicate with people daily by telephone, e-mail, and in person.
• Maintains accountability of students and property; adheres to safety practices.
• Ensure warehouse is open in accordance with posted hours.
• Conduct negotiation sessions with potential contractors.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Requirements

• Completion of government contracting classes.
• Work somewhat close to other people, such as when sharing office space.
• This position requires the employee to be able to frequently required to sit, stand, walk and talk or hear.
• Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.
• The proper use of tools and/or equipment commonly used in an office/clerical environment.
• Three (3) years progressively responsible purchasing and procurement experience
• Associate's degree.
• Valid driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record.
• Training or experience in using the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
• Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Successfully pass a background check and drug test.
• Having the ability to work under pressure as well as ensuring timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance