Sr. Procurement Specialist

CTI And Associates Inc.

About The Position

CTI and Associates, Inc. (CTI) is a provider of geotechnical and environmental consulting, engineering, remediation and construction services to federal, state, municipal and commercial clients across the United States. With over 40 years of proven performance, CTI focuses on understanding complex client issues and hiring and retaining top talent. The Sr. Procurement Specialist supports aspects of strategic sourcing, including RFP preparation, proposal evaluation, price/cost analysis, subcontract negotiation, and post-award administration. This role involves coordinating with various internal teams, managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual and federal requirements, and resolving invoicing and shipment discrepancies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in procurement and subcontract management, specifically with DOE, DoD, or commercial contracts.
Proven experience with federal procurement regulations and contract law.
Must receive a satisfactory pre-hire drug screen and background check.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements.
Exhibits CTI values (Safety and Quality First, Integrity and Ethics, Our People, Teamwork, Innovation).
Demonstrates a strong understanding of federal procurement regulations and contract law, ensuring compliance with DOE, DoD, and other federal guidelines.
Applies excellent negotiation tactics to secure favorable terms in contracts while maintaining compliance with government requirements.
Exhibits meticulous attention to detail, reviewing and auditing contracts to ensure accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
Uses superior written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with internal teams, legal counsel, vendors, and clients, ensuring clear contract terms and expectations.
Leverages strong problem-solving skills to address contract disputes and issues, ensuring timely and cost-effective resolutions.
Manages multiple contracts simultaneously with excellent organizational skills, maintaining detailed records and tracking contract progress across various projects.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Federal Contracting (e.g., CFCM, DAWIA Level III)

Responsibilities

Supports aspects of strategic sourcing, which may include Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation, proposal evaluation, price/cost analysis, subcontract negotiation and post award administration.
Support Business Development with subcontract input for proposals.
Compare and coordination of prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
Coordinate with Program Management and Engineering teams to forecast resources and plan appropriate procurement measures to secure material when and as needed, making independent buy decisions using our established authority limits.
Assist with updating and maintaining Approved Supplier List and help direct vendor reduction efforts as we focus on purchasing efficiency.
Ensure the proper application and distribution of all required flow-downs to our suppliers, directed by our contracts.
Place purchase orders and subcontracts for submitted approved purchase requisitions. Review requisitions and purchase documents for accuracy, pricing, and delivery.
Assist Operations group with tracking and managing deliveries, including any schedule or technical changes of those supplies and components.
Manage PO information by updating delivery dates, pricing or other required supplier information, including the execution of cancellations, return or replacement of material.
Keep Program teams updated on status of orders which may affect project schedule, delivery, quality or price of material ordered.
Work with our Finance and Contracts teams to resolve vendor invoicing and shipment discrepancies using our available record systems and subsequently to negotiate acceptable resolutions with our suppliers.
Monitor subcontract funding burn rates and support EAC inputs.
Prepare, maintain, and submit Small Business Subcontracting Plan reports in accordance with contractual and federal requirements.
Support subcontract closeout activities, ensuring all contractual, financial, and documentation requirements are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Administer and track Subcontractor Certified Payroll submissions to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.