Associate Procurement Specialist

Position Description CGI Federal Purchasing Organization is seeking a motivated Associate Procurement Professional who wants to develop their procurement expertise in the US federal market and grow their career in the global procurement and supply chain arena. This position works independently with minimal supervision and provides procurement support to the company and its affiliates through the Contracts Organization. And above all, the individual will join CGI Federal where we value our partners and our company culture. This position is located in our North Charleston, SC office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. Responsibilities Perform small to moderate purchase transactions with dollar liability; generate purchase orders accordingly. Review procurement requests for goods and services and ensure compliance with company purchase-to-pay policy and procurement procedures. Manage supplier relations; conduct due diligence on new suppliers; maintain approved/disapproved supplier listings; manage supplier conflicts and disputes. Analyze data and evaluate a variety of complex factors to solve problems; demonstrate good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for developing solutions. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to obtain necessary information to complete all actions. Track and manage all outstanding action items to completion. Act as backup to other procurement team members. Perform other duties directed by the Procurement Manager. Required Qualifications Minimum of 0-2 years of procurement-related experience. A good understanding of the Purchase-to-Pay procurement cycle (sourcing, requisition, approval, purchase order, receipt, and billing). A good understanding of IT procurement, cloud procurement and facility-related maintenance and service agreements. Organised, detail-oriented, customer-oriented, and dependable. Strong communication and influencing skills when interacting with internal, external clients and cross-functional teams. Ability to apply concepts of basic and advanced mathematics to calculate discounts, interests, commissions, percentages, etc. Ability to read and interpret terms and conditions of sales and purchases. Ability to work in a dynamic environment and handle multitasking efficiently. Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in procurement compliance and supply‑chain risk management; recommend process improvements. Some understanding of government contracting and procurement systems (CPSR, FAR, DFARS). Working knowledge of Supply Chain (SCM) Management activities. Desired Qualifications / Non‑Essential Skills Experience with Deltek Costpoint Purchase Order Module. Procurement, Contracts or Supply Chain certification or other professional certification (e.g., ISM, CPCP, CFCM, CCCM). Some working knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Codes (UCC), contracts law, and commercial contracting best practices. Working knowledge of economic and accounting principles, financial markets, banking and analysis of financial data. Compensation Range CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for this role. The current estimated range for this role in the U.S. is $46,900.00 – $95,700.00. Benefits Competitive compensation. Comprehensive insurance options. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time. Paid parental leave. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance. Wellness and wellbeing programs. 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