PROCUREMENT AGENT II

LSI, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LSI seeks a Procurement Agent II to initiate procurement strategies for the purchase of goods and services and to manage mid-level purchasing activities. You will commit company funds through purchase contracts and oversee bid development with an emphasis on best value and compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, coordinating with managers and suppliers, and maintaining purchase files for audits.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of government contracting regulations and compliance.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills are required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and business software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies for goods and services.
• Lead bid development and supplier negotiations within authority.
• Coordinate with program managers and accounting to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Government contracting knowledge

Negotiation skills

MS Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.

Job Title

PROCUREMENT AGENT II

Job Type

Full-Time

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description

About LSI

LSI is an employee-owned company that employs dynamic teams of professionals – people with the finest technical expertise, a level of passionate creativity, and a truly visionary outlook who deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our success. LSI has over 300 training support experts, engineers, and craftsmen on staff who develop state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices, complex computer-based, highly interactive distributed learning products, and comprehensive, dynamic technical publications. LSI employee-owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers, using leading-edge technology and proven processes.

Mission

Our mission is to prepare our military and allies to be battle-ready through cutting-edge training products and services.

Vision

Our vision is to be the premier provider of military training solutions, renowned for our innovation and excellence. Through employee-ownership and teamwork, we will shape a future where every military service member is equipped to succeed in their mission.

ESOP Sustainability

We do everything within our control to meet project budgets and schedules, so our ESOP prospers.

Take Ownership

Each Employee-Owner takes ownership at the individual level for their words, actions, and results. Individual ownership breeds accountability. Accountability breeds trust. When we hold ourselves accountable and trust our fellow employee-owners to do the same, we realize success.

Clear Communication

We project confidence in our communication using unambiguous language and providing clear purpose and direction.

Pursuit of Excellence

We aggressively pursue continuous improvement both as teams and individual employee-owners. We strive to get better every day. There is no room for mediocrity.

Pride in Our Work

We know the value of our work and are proud of what we produce.

Customer Focus

Customers are both internal and external and we strive to give both our best efforts.

Assume Positive Intent

Assume others are well-intentioned in their actions and seek additional information about the circumstances to help solve problems. Assuming positive intent in all interactions is the key to building strong teams and working together to solve problems.

One Voice

Every Employee-Owner is expected to speak up if they have an idea for improvement or if they disagree with a potential course of action. Once a decision is made, the entire team commits to it and moves forward with one voice.

Pay Range

$21.17 to 28.22

General Summary

The Procurement Agent II will initiate procurement strategies for the acquisition of goods and services, and function as a mid-level purchasing professional with the responsibility to commit company funding through generation of purchase contracts. The focus is on more complex purchases for the organization along with bid development. The Procurement Agent II will apply their knowledge and expertise within the procurement life cycle to include evaluations of bids, best value awards, and compliance through file documentation. Follows strict compliance with applicable acquisition laws and regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews and inputs requisitions and source justifications to ensure information is complete, terms and conditions are appropriate, approvals are obtained, and supporting documentation is included prior to generating purchase contracts.
• Complies with all purchasing procedures specified in the Company Instruction. Utilizes approved purchasing forms for company use in compliance with ISO standards.
• Interacts with Program or Project Managers, Administrative Assistants, Contract Administrators, and Accounting to coordinate and monitor purchasing activities, resolves issues, and initiates follow up action necessary to ensure timely receipt of supplies and services.
• Preserves the accreditation of the Contract Purchasing System Review (CPSR) through documentation requirements and procedures in accordance with FAR Part 44, DFARS 244.52- 7001.
• Solicits quotations associated with production operations or site support which may also include, commercial items, transportation, fabrication, and general services.
• Reviews terms and conditions to negotiate within budgetary limitations and scope of authority to achieve the best value.
• Prepares and reviews purchasing documents to ensure information is complete, terms and conditions are appropriate, certifications and approvals are obtained, and supporting documentation is maintained in the official purchase file from the requisition through close out process.
• Checks status of orders daily by contacting vendors and shippers via e-mail or phone to ensure that services, supplies, and equipment are scheduled for delivery on specified shipping dates.
• Completes approved checklists to document the purchase order files to include Request for Quotations, Quotation Summary/Evaluation Worksheet, and Price Reasonableness with advanced narratives, as required.
• Initiates supplier follow-up activities to ensure real-time acknowledgements of purchase contracts and confirmation of delivery due dates.
• Applies post award procedures to resolve problems with deliverables, such as differences in price or quantity, or to recommend and prepare change orders to purchase orders.
• Maintains company archives to ensure purchase order files are properly recorded, filed, and available for internal and external audits.
• Assists customers in defining and selecting conforming products and explains the rules of regulatory purchasing requirements.
• Interacts daily with Accounting, Inventory and Supply Personnel, Procurement Planners, Production Supervisors, and the Project Planning Manager.
• Participates in weekly meetings with management and provides status updates.
• Must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess a working knowledge of government contract requirements, including compliance standards.
• Must demonstrate advances understanding of MRP manufacturing, production. And inventory modules.
• Ability to interpret and apply purchasing regulations.
• Must be able to generate price analyses to indicate fair and reasonable procurement awards.
• Ability to coach job function disciplines to other team members within the department.
• Must be professional and possess good communication, negotiation, and mathematical skills.
• Must be capable of operating standard office equipment, printers, copiers, scanners, telephones, facsimile machines, other required audio-visual equipment.
• Must be computer literate and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent time management skills to prioritize work to ensure tasks are accomplished on schedule.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree with an emphasis on business; or high school diploma or equivalent, plus two (2) years of general business experience.
• Four (4) years of general business experience required.
• Two (2) years of experience working in a state- or government-regulated purchasing setting.
• Certification or designation such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), or Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (SPPM) conferred by the American Purchasing Society is highly preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.