Procurement Specialist: FAR‑Compliant Vendor Sourcing

Equus; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions in Dayton, OH, seeks an experienced Purchasing professional to procure supplies, materials, and services for Center operations in compliance with FAR and related standards.

You will manage vendor relations, verify supplier qualifications, maintain regulatory libraries, and help the center meet small business goals while supporting efficient program operation and integrity of procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Four years of purchasing experience preferable.
• Knowledgeable of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field or four years purchasing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Procure supplies, materials, equipment, and services required to support Center program operation in accordance with Center contract requirements, Corporate objectives and government policies.
• Make purchases in a reasonable time frame for efficient Center operation.
• Ensure that procurement is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, Department Of Labor Acquisition Standards, Office of Management and Budget Circulars, and Executive Orders.
• Maintain working library on rules and regulations for sub-contracting, property compliance, and equipment purchasing.
• Maintain professional memberships.
• Use the Small Business Administration as a prime source for locating new vendors.
• Ensure that Center goals for using small, woman owned, small disadvantage and hub zone businesses are met.
• Verify that new vendors are financially sound with an ability and good reputation for supplying materials and /or services.
• Create and maintain database of business supplies and vendors using on-line sources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing experience

FAR knowledge

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions in Dayton, OH, seeks an experienced Purchasing professional to procure supplies, materials, and services for Center operations in compliance with FAR and related standards.

You will manage vendor relations, verify supplier qualifications, maintain regulatory libraries, and help the center meet small business goals while supporting efficient program operation and integrity of procurement processes.