Procurement Specialist

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in related field with an emphasis in specialty area is preferred; however, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the skills and abilities to perform the position’s duties and accountabilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ experience or more in government procurement, contracting or related field with:

Experience in Federal Contract Management working with Department of Energy
(DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD).
Knowledge and understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).
Experience with Construction Contracts, Services, Staff Augmentation, Engineered Equipment, and Fabrications.
Knowledge and ability to perform Cost/Price Analysis and Cost Realism analysis
Experience in conducting negotiations
Perform Market Research for services, major equipment and components
Knowledge and ability to write justification for award documents and negotiation memorandums
Ability to work with Program Managers, Engineers, and field personnel to effectively develop statements of work, independent cost estimates
CPCM, or Core FAC certifications such as APDP Level II or DAIWA Level II are a plus
Experience working with Oracle and/or People Soft a plus Brief position description:
Provide procurement leadership and support wide variety of standard and specialized procurement activities through application of innovative and creative techniques.
Interface with technical organizations in development of pre-procurement plans, statements of work, and costs estimates to achieve timely cost effective procurement actions.
Negotiate, place, and administer purchase orders and modifications with suppliers for complex material, service, and construction requirements following established policies and procedures. Utilize personal judgment when specific guidance is not provided.
Experience in preparation of solicitation documents and awarding subcontracts in Firm- Fixed Price, Time & Material, Labor Hour and Cost Reimbursement environments.
Prepare written procurement documents such as Request for Proposals (RFP), negotiation memorandums, cost/price analysis, award justifications, and consent packages to document procurement files.
Above average ability to teach, train, and guide less experienced subcontractor personnel.
Review and settle claims and termination actions.
Participate in formulation and review of acquisition policies and procedures.

Participate in section and department wide acquisition reviews as required.
Identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to SIMCO management on issues or concerns related to integration facility activities/readiness, environmental, or quality.
Will have limited signature authority in accordance with corresponding authorized purchasing level.