Government Contracts Specialist (Hybrid onsiteremote)

Fulltime opportunity for a procurement professional with 5-7 years experience in Government Contract Acquisition.

This Government Procurement Lead is responsible to provide supervision and oversight to a team of procurement and supply chain professionals at varying levels of experience along with the execution of all purchasing responsibilities for our clients Government Programs. This procurement lead is responsible for establishing priorities leading daily activities and ensuring the timely and proper execution for the procurement of all Federal funded purchases in accordance with companyState / Local and U.S. Government (FAR / DFARS) procurement policies procedures and regulations. As the Government Procurement Team Lead you will be the driving force behind our supplier relationships serve as the main point of contact for all purchasing-related communications for the team.

Primary Responsibilities Include :

• Training planning coordinating reviewing and approving the work of direct reports involved with the Government procurement process on a daily basis.
• Serve as acquisition expert to the Government procurement team purchasing a variety of goods and services including but not limited to construction information technology engineering / professional services material / supplies and more.
• Serve as the direct link between procurement and the program offices to facilitate the coordination of the request for proposal (RFP) activities provide risk management strategies prepare and execute the PO packages for defined program area.
• Work closely with the Director of Procurement and the procurement leadership team to share best practices and continuously identify process improvement opportunities for effective tracking of procurement activities.
• Work closely with the Supplier Management Team Lead in identifying spend patterns defining the category and commodities to develop the best strategic partnerships and optimize value for the program offices.
• Collaborate with other functional areas such as Engineering Finance Legal and IT and Security to promote cooperation and commitment within the team to achieve goals and objectives.
• Support other special projects and / or represents the department on cross-functional teams as assigned by the Director of Procurement and Property.
• As directed supports the development of the procurement department-wide policies and procedures.
• Provide training and direction to direct reports based on departmental policies purchasing / contractual terms FAR / DFARS requirements compliance issues and system requirements.
• Negotiates purchase orders including price / cost and coordinates negotiations of terms and conditions with the internal legal team and procurement leadership if necessary.
• Identify risk in terms and conditions that deviate from company policy. Support senior staff in developing and presenting risk mitigation approaches / recommendations to senior management.
• Support procurement inspections reviews and internal audits.
• Performs internal quality reviews of purchase orders / requisitions and file documentation to ensure compliance with procurement policy and procedures / responsibilities.
• Establish developmental plans for direct reports including performance planning and development support; coaching and mentoring; rewards and recognition; and staff retention to develop a continuous improvement culture.

Qualifications :

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Google Docs,Organizational skills,Classroom Experience,Data Collection,Materials Handling,Workers' Compensation Law,OSHA,Special Operations,Team Management,Experience with Children,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1