Senior Procurement Administrator (Remote)

Overview:

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Procurement Administrator to support our Federal Government Prime Contracts. This position will be fully remote within the United States.

GovCIO is looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated procurement professional who is capable of supporting a variety of complex procurement actions and works without discernable direction while following established guidelines and polices. The Senior Procurement Administrator will be primarily responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services in support of a large program prime contract and other programs as assigned. This role requires strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Operates and communicates effectively in a team environment, collaborating and coordinating with all stakeholders.
• Serves as a liaison for Program Operations to coordinate and align procurement activities with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Implements procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Analyzes information to keep apprised of updates on commercial practices, price trends, manufacturing processes and identifies opportunities to leverage material acquisitions.
• Participates as required in preparation of request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
• Monitors and selects suppliers based on past performance and other relevant evaluation factors.
• Sources, negotiates, and purchases services, equipment and supplies to meet company requirements.
• Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine best value consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Aptitude to problem solve and develop technical solutions to complex problems which require ingenuity and creativity.
• Ability to perform within an approved CPSR environment, in accordance with company Procurement Processes and Procedures, while completing Purchase Order/file documentation, to include source documentation, Request for Proposal, negotiations, terms and conditions, Statement of Work, required flow down clauses and price analysis.
• Process Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order for authorized commitments in Deltek Costpoint.
• Maintains detailed records of goods and services ordered and received.
• Tracks deliverables and follows up with vendors on delinquent deliveries.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years of experience in US Government procurement.
• Excellent knowledge of the FAR/DFAR.
• Experience complying with Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs) policies and procedures.
• Experience in procuring materials and goods with particular emphasis on negotiation, purchase order administration, and contractor/vendor performance management.
• Strong knowledge of federal procurements as well as a strong grasp of negotiation techniques.
• Strong business acumen, strong management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a high pace environment supporting multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for self-management and awareness.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Drive organizational efficiencies and savings to the business.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR, DFARs and other agency specific regulations and policies.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Preferable working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Posted Salary Range: USD $110,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.