Your responsibilities will include:
Procurement planning during the bidding phase
Understanding contract specifications and bills of material
Sourcing identifying and prequalifying vendors Developing comprehensive RFPs
Analyzing multiple quotes (scope leveling) Vendor Matrix; working with project and engineering team to confirm completeness of scope of service and supply
Negotiating and finalizing agreements
Developing the Procurement Plan
Post award managing plan implementation
Post award procurement planning and implementation on major projects and programs
Transferring bid phase documents and knowledge to the project team
Engaging with the project team on procurement planning & implementation
Capturing and communicating market intelligence across projects & programs
Understanding evaluating and incorporating current market conditions into procurement plans including but not limited to:
Pricing trends
Lead times and logistical requirements
Best value opportunities
Alternative products opportunities (Material cost/Labor savings)
Evolving contract compliance requirements
Reading understanding and interpreting contract documents drawings specifications scopes of work and project schedules.
Traveling to project sites manufacturers and vendor as needed
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
Bachelors degree plus a minimum of 9 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and/or experience.
U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance with the federal government.
Relevant Purchasing experience sourcing negotiating contracts with Original Equipment Manufacturers construction /specialty trade subcontractors and fabricators.
Proven written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint and Microsoft Excel.
Familiarity with accounting principles.
Abilities:
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms for example using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.
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