Procurement Specialist - Mid

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mid-level Procurement Specialist to join their dynamic team in a hybrid role. This position involves managing the procurement of materials and services, supporting both direct and corporate procurements. You will engage in the full procurement life cycle, from developing RFPs to negotiating purchase orders, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively across various teams, fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. If you are ready to take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement/subcontract administration.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS is essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support full procurement life cycle from RFQ to closeout.
• Develop and negotiate purchase orders for services and goods.
• Maintain excellent customer relations with subcontractors and vendors.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Communication Skills

Cross-functional Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth,we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is seeking a Mid-level Procurement Specialist, to fulfill a hybrid role (HQ in Alexandria, VA and Telework) with responsibility for the procurement of commercial and non-commercial Materials, Hardware/Software, Hardware/Software maintenance, and services. This position supports direct contract procurements and corporate indirect procurement across the entire organization.

Responsibilities

• Full Procurement Life Cycle Support from Request for Quotation, Negotiation, Award, Administration and Closeout.
• Develop, compliant and comprehensive Requests for Proposals (RFP) and/or Requests for Quotation (RFQs) in support of multiple Government Solicitations and/or Government Prime Contracts.
• Develop, negotiate, award and expedite purchase orders, of varying value, for short duration services and tangible goods in accordance with company policy and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), both commercial and non-commercial.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) compliant subcontract and purchase order files.
• Work as an integral cross functional team player across operational, programmatic, financial and contractual groups.
• Establish and maintain excellent internal and external customer relations at all levels of the organization, acting as liaison with subcontractors, suppliers and vendors for all proposal and subcontract and purchasing matters.
• Assist in the receipt and tracking of Government and Contractor acquired Property

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is desired.
• 3 to 5 (or 5+ years in absence of Bachelor’s degree) years of experience in procurement and/or subcontract administration with contractors to the federal government.
• Knowledge and understanding of the FAR and DFARS.
• Experience with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.
• Experience with supporting United States Government solicitation/proposal efforts.
• Ability to interface with all levels of management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to be flexible and work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint

Desired Qualifications:

• Eligibility for a DoD security clearance.
• Experience administering, tracking and logging Government and Contractor Property.