Procurement Specialist I

divh2Procurement Specialist/h2pEmployment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client. The Work Procurement Specialists I perform a variety of tasks and analyses in all phases of the acquisitions process. Procurement Specialists advise and assist government managers on acquisitions related topics as appropriate. Specific processes may vary depending upon the directorate and/or office assigned, with specific activities, workflows, and systems/tools governed by Standard Operating Procedures that typically evolve over time. This position aligns with Cayuses core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables./ph3Key Responsibilities/h3ulliDrafts Statement of Works (SOWs) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) for purchase order and/or contract with total value under $250,000./liliConducts market research, data analysis, and technical evaluations from vendor proposals./liliReviews planned orders, creates requisitions for purchased items and supports the approval process./liliTracks order acknowledgement; confirms lead times, delivery dates, and costs; and communicates with the program office on any discrepancies or disruptions./liliReviews and tracks purchase orders until they are closed./liliReviews orders to confirm that they adhere to supplier agreements and contracts, and reports nonconformance./liliReviews invoices to confirm delivery of goods and assists with invoicing discrepancies./liliIdentifies opportunities and recommends actions to achieve efficiencies./liliEvaluates suppliers capacity to perform and comply and makes recommendations to management concerning products and services and available sources of supply./liliAssists COR with eFiling requirements/liliOther duties as assigned./li/ulh3Qualifications Heres What You Need/h3pThe qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the clients requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client./pulliAssociate degree, or at least three (3) years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of formal education and relevant work experience./liliExperience in acquisitions or supply chain fields./liliKnowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other procurement statutes, policies, and procedures preferred./liliExperience applying analytical skills to procurement issues./liliMaintains professional competence and specialized knowledge base by keeping abreast of emerging themes and best practices./liliSecret Clearance is required./liliDue to the nature of work at the clients site, U.S. Citizenship is required./liliMust be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment./li/ulpstrongMinimum Skills:/strong/pulliMust be proficient in the use of Microsoft applications (MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)./liliMust be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills in order to interface with personnel and other government agencies at all levels./liliDemonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously/li/ulpstrongOur Commitment to you / overview of benefits/strong/pulliSCA Health Welfare fringe benefits./liliTelemedicine./liliDental Vision./liliEAP./liliBasic Life and ADD Insurance (Company Provided)./liliVoluntary Life and ADD options./lili401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year./liliPaid Time Off./li/ulpstrongReports to: Program Manager/strong/ppstrongWorking Conditions/strong/pulliProfessional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office./liliMust be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time./liliAbility to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position./liliMust be able to establish a productive and professional workspace./liliMust be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen./liliMay be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays./liliMay be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes./liliMay be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours./li/ulpstrongCayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law./strong/ph3Pay Range/h3pUSD $24.39 - USD $24.39 /Hr./p/div