Procurement Specialist II

4 weeks ago


Arlington, United States Technology Service Corporation (TSC) Full time

TSC is seeking a highly qualified professional Buyer II to provide procurement support for the Naval Research Laboratory located in Washington DC. The successful candidate will have experience procuring COTS, semi-custom, and custom hardware, software, supplies, and services. The position requires excellent communication, negotiation, and contracting skills and business acumen as the Buyer will interface with program management, TSC and customer scientists and engineers, suppliers, and other TSC departments. The Buyer will be required to review and manage delivery lead times, risk, quality, and product cost to meet corporate and customer schedule, quality, and financial objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance of procurement transactions with applicable company policies and procedures and federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Partner with internal customers (engineers) to ensure completion of source selection and procurements that meet program requirements (schedule, cost, and quality); develop and recommend secondary/additional sources as needed
  • Review / negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers, to ensure that the best price, terms, and other purchasing considerations are reflected in each Purchase Order
  • Select and maintain sources of supply, using progressive purchasing techniques and methods.
  • Review single and sole source justifications, commercial item determinations, and other documents for compliance with company policies.
  • Review, track, and process procurements, ensuring correct payment terms and alignment with organization procedure and process.
  • Ensure that delivery, quality, or pricing problems are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved in a timely manner per standard procedures.
  • Ensure that orders are entered into and updated within Costpoint accurately and timely. All order information is complete, and that the Company's requirements are clearly defined.
  • Monitor outstanding lead times for schedules.
  • Perform routine Purchase Order reconciliation
  • Coordinate with internal partners to identify future procurement needs and new supplier sources.
  • Notify suppliers of rejections and costs incurred as a result of defective materials.
  • Expedite deliveries and where necessary get appropriate approvals for alternative procurement method if delivery is not available when required.
  • Support Planning/Shipping & Receiving/Inventory efforts
  • Stay abreast of changes in price, procedures or restrictions on materials which could prohibit purchases.
  • Maintain accurate procurement files
  • Conduct supplier evaluations
  • Address and resolve discrepant (quantity or quality) material internally and with suppliers
  • Review and update reports to maintain supply chain metrics
  • Delivery of procurements to the customer sites.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent experience in a technical role, and min of 3 years of progressive experience in the procurement of supplies and services in support of federal contracts.
  • Experience placing foreign & domestic POs/Subcontracts of moderate complexity and processing high volume POs across various business units
  • Experience with Foreign supplier sourcing and procurements involving ITAR/EAR
  • Experience with supplier negotiations
  • Demonstrated ability to support multiple independent programs in an adaptable, fast paced, changing environment
  • Ability to read and understand technical requirements/drawing
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in CPSR compliance and audit support
  • Experience with Costpoint 8.0 Procurement Planning, Purchasing and Material Management Modules
  • DoD procurement experience and knowledge of FAR / DFAR procurement regulations
  • Familiarity with Parts, Materials, and process requirements for aerospace and defense applications
  • Knowledge of cross functional duties (Accounting, Contracts, Program Management) necessary to effectively support the total supply chain management
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.


U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

Eligibility to Obtain a DoD Security Clearance Required for this Position: Yes

Travel: Yes; 5% or less

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

TSC Benefits:

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, TSC is an employee-owned company that has been providing high-quality technical services and solutions for our customers' for over 50 years. Our diverse portfolio includes providing; Airborne Sensors and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Electronic Warfare Systems; Air and Missile Defense; Space Systems, and Intelligence and Information Systems. TSC offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. Come and join our team

TSC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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