Buyer (Procurement Specialist) - Administrative/Business

ProSidian Consulting•Aiken, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

ProSidian Seeks a Buyer (Procurement Specialist) - Administrative/Business (SC100) (Procurement Services / Building 707-9B Rm11 / Aiken, SC 29817 | MID LEVEL - HR) to support an engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRR]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, owned by the U.S. Department of Energy. This service supports Environmental Management Sector Clients. JOB SUMMARY Buyer (Procurement Specialist) - Administrative/Business (SC100) Candidates Prepares, reviews, and issues high-value procurement proposals to include planning and executing all necessary transactions, identifying and resolving complex customer and supplier issues, and preparing and analyzing all necessary supporting documentation. Researches and participates in the development of complex technical specifications and requirements. Develops and maintains reliable and cost-competitive sources of supply. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities provided below are intended to describe the primary elements of the job as a whole and not describe any one position in its entirety. Buyer (Procurement Specialist) - Administrative/Business (SC100) Candidates shall work to support requirements for RFQ184820R Staff Aug Buyer SC100 - Fourth Request (Administrative/Business Services) The responsibilities provided below are intended to describe the primary elements of the job as a whole and not describe any one position in its entirety. Safety is a primary responsibility in each job performed. Obtain safety training, obey safety rules, and make safety an integral part of each task. Take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition. Keep up-to-date on policies, procedures, and processes to ensure procurement files are in compliance with SRR and SRS site procedures. Review and make recommended changes to SRR procurement policies and procedures to ensure consistency and clarity. Prepare, review, issue, negotiate and administer procurement packages in accordance with established policies and procedures; identify and resolve customers and suppliers problematic concerns while affecting competitive sources of supply to the highest practical extent possible. Participate in specific training; attend meetings and lessons learned for procurement buyers. Review and approve sole source justifications and emergency requisitions. Review all procurement correspondence prior to issuance to subcontractor or supplier. Review subcontracts prior to issuance to the Department of Energy for Notice to Proceed and Consent to Award. Review procurement forms used to document transactions to ensure consistency of operations or preclude procedural conflicts with other functional organizations. Conduct market surveys, administer lease subcontracts and negotiate lease agreements. Plan and execute sound, logical and achievable purchase strategies and long-term procurement programs to provide solutions to complex acquisition problems. Resolve recurring supplier problems involving payments, quality, and delivery. Develop and maintain reliable and cost-competitive sources of supply, while supporting the socioeconomic policies set forth by Savannah River Remediation (SRR) and the Department of Energy (DOE). Administer existing purchase orders/subcontracts including the review of invoices to ensure 100% compliance to purchase order/subcontract terms and conditions for invoice submittals. Identify and resolve often significant differences between SRR and supplier objectives as well as customer requirements. Work with the Subcontract Technical Representatives (STRs) on subcontract activities that may include resolution of issues raised by STRs, DOE, management, subcontractors, program compliance, procedures development, and training. Qualifications The Buyer (Procurement Specialist) - Administrative/Business shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

Requirements

The Buyer (Procurement Specialist) - Administrative/Business shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years
Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position.
Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria.
All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.
The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.
Bachelors degree with an emphasis in Business, Economics or Management
5+ years experience in procurement
At least 3-5 years of direct and federal related procurement experience with demonstrated knowledge and experience in subcontract terms and conditions, and negotiations
Procurement file review, knowledge of procurement procedures and processes
Skilled in computer usage and procurement systems
Demonstrate understanding and experience of government and/or commercial sector procurement
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), or other agency regulations oriented toward procurement of goods and services in a complex environment
Knowledge of codes and standards, Davis Bacon Act and general construction operations
Familiarity with best value purchasing, and experience with Federal government socioeconomic programs / prior procurement experience with a DOE Contractor preferred.
U.S. Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” (also referred to as an “Employment Authorization”) by the USG’s designated Security Office.
May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

Nice To Haves

MBA, MS, or CPM certification a plus.
Buyer indoctrination training once in position.

Responsibilities

Obtain safety training, obey safety rules, and make safety an integral part of each task.
Take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition.
Keep up-to-date on policies, procedures, and processes to ensure procurement files are in compliance with SRR and SRS site procedures.
Review and make recommended changes to SRR procurement policies and procedures to ensure consistency and clarity.
Prepare, review, issue, negotiate and administer procurement packages in accordance with established policies and procedures; identify and resolve customers and suppliers problematic concerns while affecting competitive sources of supply to the highest practical extent possible.
Participate in specific training; attend meetings and lessons learned for procurement buyers.
Review and approve sole source justifications and emergency requisitions.
Review all procurement correspondence prior to issuance to subcontractor or supplier.
Review subcontracts prior to issuance to the Department of Energy for Notice to Proceed and Consent to Award.
Review procurement forms used to document transactions to ensure consistency of operations or preclude procedural conflicts with other functional organizations.
Conduct market surveys, administer lease subcontracts and negotiate lease agreements.
Plan and execute sound, logical and achievable purchase strategies and long-term procurement programs to provide solutions to complex acquisition problems.
Resolve recurring supplier problems involving payments, quality, and delivery.
Develop and maintain reliable and cost-competitive sources of supply, while supporting the socioeconomic policies set forth by Savannah River Remediation (SRR) and the Department of Energy (DOE).
Administer existing purchase orders/subcontracts including the review of invoices to ensure 100% compliance to purchase order/subcontract terms and conditions for invoice submittals.
Identify and resolve often significant differences between SRR and supplier objectives as well as customer requirements.
Work with the Subcontract Technical Representatives (STRs) on subcontract activities that may include resolution of issues raised by STRs, DOE, management, subcontractors, program compliance, procedures development, and training.