Procurement Specialist - Federal & Vendor Relations

Equus Workforce Solutions; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions in Dayton, OH is seeking a purchasing professional to manage procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, and services for Center operations, ensuring alignment with contracts, corporate objectives and government policies.

Responsibilities include timely purchases, maintaining vendor databases, and ensuring compliance with FAR, DOL rules, and executive directives; building relationships with vendors, pursuing small-business goals, and evaluating supplier reliability.

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 for Center program operation per contracts and policies.
• Make purchases in a reasonable time frame for efficient Center operation.
• Ensure that procurement is in accordance with FAR, 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Four years purchasing experience

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions in Dayton, OH is seeking a purchasing professional to manage procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, and services for Center operations, ensuring alignment with contracts, corporate objectives and government policies.

Responsibilities include timely purchases, maintaining vendor databases, and ensuring compliance with FAR, DOL rules, and executive directives; building relationships with vendors, pursuing small-business goals, and evaluating supplier reliability.