Procurement Specialist II

Chenega Corporation•Lorton, VA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level! The Procurement Specialist will assist in a full range of procurement services that include procurement, managing purchases, and support the department to ensure continuous improvement to processes and ensure purchasing policies and procedures are implemented.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required
5+ years of relevant procurement work experience.
Background check required
Ability to work in a hybrid environment if located near the Chenega MIOS Lorton, VA headquarters
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Possess strong skills in organizing and managing time across multiple time zones, tasks and customer needs
Must have the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Knowledge of government acquisition laws, regulations and guidelines.
Knowledge of federal government contracting environment, FAR and Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR).
Must have advanced working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), SharePoint and Outlook.
Must have the ability to work nights, weekends, and Holidays as needed.
Must have working knowledge CostPoint Materials Module.

Nice To Haves

Business, logistics, and accounting structure experience are strongly desired.
Experience with CONUS and OCONUS construction procurements a plus.
3+ years of experience with federal government contracting, to include: Procurement file documentation, CPSR requirements, Proposal process for federal acquisition.
Knowledge of FAR/DFAR and Public Law requirements related to Government procurements.
CONUS and OCONUS construction procurements in support of Government Contracts.

Responsibilities

Interface with vendors, SBU, and subsidiary operations.
Prepare and process purchase orders for supplies and equipment, ensure thorough and complete purchase and inventory records of all purchased goods and services in accordance with purchasing policy.
Develop and maintain a strong partnership with key vendors.
Negotiates prices, terms, schedules and other provisions of purchase orders and acquisition contracts.
Ensures compliance with internal purchasing policies including receipt of all required requisitions with approvals.
Evaluate and facilitate negotiations for terms and conditions for purchases in a timely manner.
Research and resolve purchasing issues, disputes, terms/conditions, etc.
Initiate and execute purchase order closeout.
Maintain the Procurement sites in Chenega Share and buyer’s files in ProDocs
Other duties as assigned.