Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago

Alexandria, United States Culmen International Full time
Overview

Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world. We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide. With experience in over 140 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

Culmen International is hiring Procurement Specialists to provide support an upcoming Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlment (ORR) mission. The Procurement Specialists will purchase equipment, materials, and services the company needs to operate.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Analyze customer requirements and conduct analysis of alternatives based on cost, availability, and conformity.
  • Negotiate with vendors for the best possible price, delivery, and terms.
  • Maintain current and accurate data in accounting and inventory systems.
  • Coordinate with finance team to ensure compliance with contract terms.
  • Prepare cost estimates for customer and management review.
  • Research and identify prospective suppliers.
  • Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.
  • Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.
  • Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings.
  • Analyze invoices to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of goods.
  • Help establish and maintain a purchasing budget.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related field with (3) three years work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role
OR
  • Associate degree with (5) five years work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role
  • Understanding of purchase orders, procurement contracts, and technical evaluations.
  • Knowledge of federal contracting processes and acquisition regulations.
  • Familiarity with tax exemptions applicable to procurement for U.S. government-sponsored programs.
  • Organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail while handling multiple assignments.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
  • Ability to successfully clear a background check.
  • Ability to successfully clear a drug screening.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
  • Previous ORR/HHS work experience


Top Tier Benefits Package

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k and Paid Time Off.

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.

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