Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Noblis MSD is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to join our team to perform material procurements for complex systems, components and parts.

 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

 

Sourcing and procuring high value electronic commodities including OEM (servers, routers, monitors, etc); Consumable (cables, metal, screws, etc); Assemblies (Racks – Slides, containers, isolaters, etc); and Leases (vehicle, equipment, etc)

Proficiency in the procurement process, including but not limited to price analysis, negotiations, policies and procedures, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) including Counterfeit Parts and Buy American compliance

Ability to place and oversee high dollar and very complex procurement packages

Initiate Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receive same, analyze proposed pricing from potential suppliers

In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules

Work with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required

Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations

Manage performance of purchase orders, ensure compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures and import/export regulations

Review, reconcile and approve supplier payments

Interface and collaborate with Programs on technical, schedule and cost objectives

Plan schedule and arrange activities to accomplish objective

 

The preferred candidate must possess a solid foundation of knowledge and be proficient in the procurement process, as well as an understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).  The Supply Chain Procurement Specialist should also possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be extremely organized. Basic qualifications for this position are listed below.

Required Skills:

 

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of related experience . Will consider a High school diploma AND a minimum of "11" years of related experience
• Extensive Knowledge of MS Office applications (Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Able to coordinate, develop and produce a wide range of procurement documentation
• Able to manage procurement workloads with a minimal amount of direct supervision
• Able to multi-task and support concurrent requirements for multiple internal and external customers
• Able to manage time and prioritize workload, and work under firm and quick turnaround deadlines
• Excellent customer service, communication skills, and negotiation skills
• Should possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be extremely organized
• Working knowledge of database, spreadsheet programs, and integrated software application
• U.S. citizenship required
• Candidate must possess a Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one

 

Required Experience:

 

• Extensive experience in FAR/DFAR requirements and government procurement processes and procedures.
• Experience procuring Electronic parts and components including OEM (servers, routers, monitors, etc); Consumable (cables, metal, screws, etc); Assemblies (Racks – Slides, containers, isolaters, etc); and Leases (vehicle, equipment, etc) in a CPSR approved environment
• Experience working in the Costpoint Materials Management and Purchasing Modules

• Begin developing relationships one level up and two levels down. Identify and support opportunities to expand project scope beyond current deliverable and actively share information about clients’ emerging support needs and trends with team members and management.
· Participate on proposals

With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. Noblis seeks an environment free from COVID-19 and prefers all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.  Attestation of vaccination status will be required for employment with Noblis.  Unvaccinated employees may be subject to additional health and safety requirements to include any federal, state and/or client restrictions.

 

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, Noblis MSD and Noblis + Mikros Systems tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

 

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

 

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.