Strategic Federal Procurement Specialist

Chugach Alaska Corporation; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chugach Government Solutions in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to plan and manage procurement actions for center-wide operations, ensuring compliance with FAR and PRH.

This role requires an associate degree, 3 years of purchasing experience, and proficiency with Word/Excel/Outlook; you will train staff, maintain supplier lists, and negotiate fair prices while upholding safety and ethics.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years progressively responsible purchasing and procurement experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook at an intermediate level.
• Successfully pass background check and drug test required on the contract.
• Current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Preferred: Completion of government contracting classes.
• Preferred: Training or experience in using the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of new and revised policies and procedures affecting procurement.
• Ensures procurements are accomplished in accordance with applicable regulations (FAR, PRH, corporate procurement policy) in a timely manner.
• Provide staff training in purchase procedures, to include improper business practices and conflicts of interest.
• Maintain active source of supply listing, government and nongovernmental, for all types of supplies and/or services needed to maintain Center operations.
• Ensure adherence to requirements (delivery time, quality standards, etc.) of all awarded contracts and subcontracts.
• Acquire needed supplies and services from mandatory sources of supply as listed in descending order: Government excess, Federal Prison Ind., General Services Administration, Federal Supply Schedules, commercial sources, etc.
• Conduct negotiation sessions with potential contractors.
• Determine fair price and reasonableness of bids received in response to solicitations.
• Conduct pre-award and post-award conferences with contractors.
• Maintain accountability of students and property. Adhere to standard safety practices.
• Cultivate and maintain a Center climate which is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect in order to provide a safe place for staff and students in which to work and learn.
• Promote student attainment of career success standards through modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skill acquisition and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Chugach Government Solutions in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to plan and manage procurement actions for center-wide operations, ensuring compliance with FAR and PRH.

This role requires an associate degree, 3 years of purchasing experience, and proficiency with Word/Excel/Outlook; you will train staff, maintain supplier lists, and negotiate fair prices while upholding safety and ethics.