Buyer/Procurement Specialist II

3 weeks ago

Salem, United States CareerBuilder Full time

Functional Title Buyer/Procurement Specialist II

Job Description Summary

Position Location Laurel

General Summary Performs within a team setting advanced procurement and contracting duties requiring minimum supervision. Procurement is primarily needs based transactions with a purchase price focus involving minimal risk, with shorter time frames and that are operationally centric.

* Has authority to bind the Commission on purchases per the delegation of authority
* Develops sources of supply using research techniques to collect and analyze data
* Analyzes market conditions and product/technological developments for work application
* Develops specifications and statements of work with customers and team members
* Analyzes and evaluates responses to moderately complex solicitations to include commodities and services, including professional services
* Reviews requirements such as insurance, bonds, and scope of work
* Prepares, awards, and administers contracts and/or purchase orders of moderate complexity, including: preparation of bid tabulations, notice of award, and all associated documentation
* Monitors contractors deliverables and performance, processes changes/modifications, and performs contract closeout
* Coordinates and leads sites inspections, pre-solicitation conferences, bid openings, and other related meetings
* Conducts advanced price and cost analyses for bid award and reporting purposes
* Performs calculations for economic price escalation on various types of contracts
* Contacts customers to identify and discuss needs and resolve problems
* Builds and achieves consensus with customers on service level agreements
* Processes order requests of moderate complexity and determines the method of procurement (RFP , IFB , RFQ

or RFI ) based on the characteristics of the request
* Composes contracts and other required documents of moderate complexity
* Conducts vendor conferences and negotiates with vendors on large purchases of moderate complexity (i.e. purchase of commodities and services, including professional services)
* Contacts, interviews and/or negotiates with suppliers to conduct market research, resolve contract related discrepancies, and to resolve delivery and billing disputes
* Prepares and presents, for approval, contracts to supply chain approval authority
* Prepares and presents information to small groups related to procurement activities
* Assists the team in the management and development of large or complex team projects
* May manage team projects of moderate complexity
* Trains, leads and mentors other staff members on procurement principles, practices and techniques
* Attends and participates in vendor outreach activities
* Creates and prepares reports
* Performs other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
* Advanced knowledge of business and relationship management principles and practices in purchasing, contracting, and negotiating
* General knowledge of research techniques, finance, and accounting
* Ability to perform cradle-to-grave contracting work of moderate complexity
* Ability to lead a team in the performance of moderately complex procurements
* Ability to write clearly and concisely using proper language and grammar
* Ability to demonstrate good judgment in applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
* Ability to effectively manage workload within a team setting
* Effective time management skills
* Ability to promptly respond with professionalism and courtesy to requests and complaints from the general public, vendors, customers, co-workers, and external government agencies
* Works proactively to resolve issues
* Ability to use Microsoft Office to create and maintain documents, reports, spreadsheets, and databases
* Ability to actively collaborate with team members to accomplish team objectives
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
* Bachelors degree
* 3+ years of experience in procurement and contract administration
OR
* High School diploma or equivalent
* 7+ years of experience in procurement and contract administration
Additional Requirements

Completion of the WSSC

Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.

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