Associate Procurement Specialist

Associate Procurement SpecialistCategory: Legal Affairs Main location: United States, Alabama, Huntsville Position ID: J0926-1006 Employment Type: Full TimePosition 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 Huntsville, AL office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.Your Future Duties and 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 listing; manage supplier conflicts/disputes etc. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of a variety of complex factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for developing solutions. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to obtain necessary information to complete all actions. Perform track and manage all outstanding action items to completion. Acts as backup to other procurement team members. Performs other duties directed by the Procurement Manager.Required Qualifications to Be Successful in This Role: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 Organized, detail and customer oriented, and dependable. Demonstrate strong communication and influencing skills when interacting with internal, external clients and cross functional teams. Ability to apply concepts of basic and advanced mathematics in order to calculate discounts, interests, commissions, percentages etc. Ability to read and interpret terms and conditions of sales and purchases. Ability to work in dynamic environment and handle multitasking efficiently. Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of 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 required: Experience with Deltek Costpoint Purchase Order Module required. Professional certification (e.g., ISM, CPCP, CFCM, CCCM) desired Some Working knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Codes (UCC), contracts law and commercial contracting best practices Working knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and analysis of financial dataSkills:Business Activity MonitoringGovernmentLogisticsWhat You Can Expect From Us:Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.