Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Procurement Specialist with the potential to work out of any WSP office, which could include Chicago, IL; Exton, PA; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Washington, DC; Orlando, FL; Miami, FL; Tallahassee, FL; West Palm Beach, FL; Atlanta, GA; New Orleans, LA; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Columbia, SC; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; and Richmond, VA. Be involved in projects with our Federal Programs - Program Management Procurement Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

Support division's sourcing capabilities and supply chain.

Responsible for supporting negotiating with suppliers and vendors to acquire the best value / most cost-effective deals.

Support division's purchasing including issuance of Master Service Agreements, notices to proceed, purchase orders, and task orders.

Supporting overall project management office with contract related duties.

Vetting and onboarding of prospective vendors and subcontractors.

Supporting client proposal / bid efforts with subcontractor / vendor related activity.

Coordination of procurement / supply staff in office / remote / field.

Review and process subcontractor invoices to ensure compliance with applicable Federal Wage regulations.

Act as subcontractor liaison for contracting, subcontracting, invoicing, and payment activities.

Support the development performance risk ratings of contractors and evaluation of cost and pricing data.

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or associate's degree in business, public administration, legal studies or equivalent.

5 - 7 years experience in the contracting field with DoD, DHS, FEMA, USACE and USPS including management of cost-reimbursement-type contracts with contract values of at least $1,000,000.00.

5 - 7 years of project related work with procurement, subcontractor invoices, etc.

Support the development performance risk ratings of contractors and evaluation of cost and pricing data.

Prior project procurement / administrative experience.

Works well under in a fast-paced environment and able to handle change in priorities.

Availability to work outside the normal work schedule.

Strong administrative, communication and organizational skills.

Ability to multi-task.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Preferred Requirements

Thorough understanding of FAR, DFAR, FTA and DOL regulations.

Disaster / Emergency Response, Logistics / Dispatch experience.

FEMA ICS and NIMS certifications.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and / or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations) : $74,200 129,800

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and / or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only) : $74,200 121,770

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and / or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and / or federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.