Procurement Administrator Mid-Senior

GovCIO; Cheyenne (WY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government solutions provider is seeking a remote Procurement Administrator III to manage procurement operations. This role involves sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience, especially in US Government procurement. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of prior relevant experience, or additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of experience in US Government procurement.
• Experience complying with CPSRs policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Source suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships.
• Implement procurement policies and procedures for compliance.
• Track deliverables and follow up with vendors on deliveries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring a Procurement Administrator III to support our daily procurement operations within the organization. This position will be fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

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 Procurement Administrator III 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.

• 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 the 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 solve problems 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

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5 – 8 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of experience in US Government procurement.
• Solid knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, and other agency specific regulations and policies.
• 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.
• Knowledge of federal procurements as well as an adequate grasp of negotiation techniques.
• 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.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARs and other agency specific regulations and policies.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Preferable working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.