Procurement Lead

Procurement Lead

Location: Colorado Springs CO (United States Air Force Acacemy)

Type: Non - Exempt

Work Schedule: Full Time Day Shift

Compensation: $42.69 - $42.69 /hourly

Deadline: December 31 2025

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Procurement Lead at Tessera include:

• Medical Dental Vision 401(k) retirement plan Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development certifications and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture our core values - Inclusion Partnerships Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Lead to support the U.S. Air Force Academy Base Maintenance Contract (USAFA BMC). This role is essential to ensuring timely and accurate procurement storage and distribution of materials tools and equipment that sustain USAFAs facilities infrastructure and mission-critical operations.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Execute planning forecasting purchasing and issuing of materials and supplies to support base maintenance activities
• Process material requests create and file purchase orders and track shipments
• Coordinate purchasing activities for planned projects urgent repairs and operational sustainment across Civil Engineering functions
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast material needs and support long-term project planning and execution
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in orders invoices and delivery terms
• Handle sensitive and classified materials in accordance with USAFA security protocols
• Maintain accurate inventory records including serial numbers and purchase dates
• Conduct bid analysis supplier selection and pricing validation for purchase requests
• Communicate with suppliers daily to resolve transactional issues and gather documentation (invoices tracking info tax forms)
• Audit invoices and ensure compliance with contract terms and Air Force standards
• Maintain purchasing documentation including requisitions logs reports and trending data
• Expedite orders and ensure timely delivery of equipment and bulk materials
• Conduct security screening of incoming packages and verify receipt accuracy
• Ensure warehouse safety and environmental compliance; support inspections
• Pack ship and deliver packages via USPS UPS or FedEx
• Maintain tracking sheets for tools materials and vehicles
• Ensure daily processing of purchase receipts and compliance with Skookum ISO documentation standards
• Support proper storage and distribution of classified materials and equipmen

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree preferred
• 3-8 years experience in procurement or supply chain roles
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication and customer service orientation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and work management systems

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• May be required to reach kneel walk stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion reaching lifting kneeling and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time climbing in and out of a vehicle and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

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Tessera is a national non-profit government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture our Core Values Diversity Partnership Commitment Integrity and Quality and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify