Procurement Specialist

Bering Straits Native Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team. As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for procuring goods and services for US Government Prime Contracts. This is a fully remote position with one week of in-person onboarding and training. Candidates may have the option to work from one of BSNC's offices.

• Perform day-to-day procurement functions, including requisition reviews, scope development, market research, solicitation issuance and review, cost and price analysis, vendor due diligence, source selection, and documentation.
• Prepare clear and cohesive specifications, scope statements, justifications, and memoranda.
• Operate transparently and ensure delivery of complete documentation packages to Operations, Accounting, and Contracts team members as applicable.
• Monitor procurement activity for regulatory compliance and process conformance.
• Manage various procurement projects that include the areas of sourcing and commodity management that may affect BSNC's performance.
• Support administration of supplier assessments, scorecards, and other analytics to manage supplier performance.
• Collaborate with management, Operations, and Contracts team members as applicable to diagnose and resolve issues with under-performing subcontractors and vendors.
• Recognize internal and external procurement trends, and recommend avenues for improvement by utilizing judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness.
• Provide periodic reporting for management on procurement, controls, and processes.
• Participate in internal audits, Government inquiries, and/or Purchasing System Reviews, as applicable.
• Act as a strategic partner with stakeholders to support business objectives.

• Secondary education consisting of at least 24 credit hours in the fields of Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, or related field.
• Four years' experience as Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Contracts Administrator, or similar role.
• Proficiency with the application and knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and requirements of Government approved purchasing systems.
• Proficiency with contract types and competition methods.
• Exercises critical thinking and sound judgment to analyze issues and overcome problems.
• Capacity to think strategically and creatively to identify issues and develop long-term solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Software Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Adobe. Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint, Microsoft Sharepoint, and other software as applicable.
• Ability to work independently with general direction, and to manage up and across as needed to meet goals and deadlines in a very fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain productive work relationships and work collaboratively with others to resolve issues.
• Must exhibit strong security and confidentiality practices with systems that handle sensitive data.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.
• Strong project management skills and experience successfully working cross-functionally and across time zones.

• Active secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience procuring goods and services under a Government approved purchasing system.
• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management, such as CPSM or CFCM.
• Knowledge of the Small Business Administration 8(a) program rules and regulations.

The job is performed virtually with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. Work may be performed anywhere within the contiguous US, Alaska, or Hawaii. Due to the confidential nature of contract and procurement materials, applicants must maintain a private office environment with high speed internet. Candidates may have the option to work from one of BSNC's offices located in Alaska, California, Colorado, Maryland, or North Carolina. Occasional travel may be required.