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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in procurement techniques, including the application of Federal Acquisition Regulations and commercial practices. Proficient in managing supplier relationships, negotiating terms, and executing procurement processes efficiently.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Federal Acquisition Regulations KnowledgeStrategic Purchasing Agreements ManagementCostPoint ERP ExperienceExcellent Oral And Written Communication SkillsUS Citizenship
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Hard Skills
Procurement TechniquesPurchase Order GenerationSupplier QualificationCost AnalysisNegotiation SkillsSourcing List DevelopmentInvoice Approval ManagementProposal Development SupportCompliance ReviewProblem Analysis
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsPrioritization SkillsConfidentiality MaintenanceInterpersonal Skills
Tools & Technologies
CostPoint ERPMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookInternet Explorer
Certifications & Qualifications
TS/SCI ClearanceSECRET Clearance
Industry Keywords
CPSR ComplianceFederal Prime ContractCommercial Procurement PracticesAcquisition PlanningSupplier Performance Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Apply procurement techniques to support acquisition planning, strategies, and acquisition of materials and simple services
- Maintain knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and commercial procurement practices
- Review purchase requisitions for clarity, compliance, completeness, and detail
- Develop sourcing lists and support RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and invitations to bid
- Qualify potential suppliers
- Review solicitation responses and analyze price, cost, Statement of Work compliance, delivery terms, payment terms, and other procurement conditions
- Advise internal customers and recommend alternative solutions that improve performance, cost, or schedule
- Negotiate procurement terms with suppliers, including price, payment, delivery, and quality requirements
- Generate purchase orders for approval and signature
- Prepare and manage purchase order files in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, corporate guidance, and prime contract requirements
- Procure using streamlined acquisition methods, including purchase card transactions
- Manage procurement from order placement through product receipt and invoice payment
- Manage supplier performance and adherence to purchase order terms
- Participate in invoice approval and resolve related issues
- Support proposal development pricing exercises
- Plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks efficiently
- Identify problems, analyze alternatives, and develop recommendations
- Compose and interpret moderately to highly complex procurement-related materials
- Perform other related duties as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Typically 3+ years purchasing experience in support of a Federal prime contract in a CPSR compliant environment
- A BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline is required; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
- Experience managing strategic purchasing agreements, such as blanket purchase agreements
- Experience in the CostPoint ERP platform is desired
- Minimum travel may be required to other locations, up to 10%
- US Citizenship is required
- TS/SCI with Poly preferred; SECRET at minimum may be considered for the ideal candidate willing to upgrade
- Proficiency in basic office software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to safeguard confidential or sensitive information and maintain high standards of confidentiality and honesty
- Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and standard commercial procurement practices
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance