Procurement Specialist

AS&M has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to join the Maintenance Operations team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. This position reports directly to the Subcontracts Manager.

Responsibilities

The Procurement Specialist will perform purchasing of products that may be Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS), non-part numbered/high tech or custom developed products, and services appropriate to purchase orders within approved thresholds.

Support the procurement department by keeping abreast of new products and services

Analyze vendor supplied proposals and pricing, discounts, and delivery dates

Determine appropriate procurement sources and justify the price is fair and reasonable

Responsible for coordinating between vendor sources and the requesting department/source

Prepare, obtain, and maintain required documentation including but not limited to vendor information and status forms, purchase orders, subcontracts, specifications, Terms and Conditions, Certifications, deliverables and supporting documentation utilizing standard forms and negotiated terms and conditions

Monitor delivery for conformance to the PO/Subcontract Administer Wage Scale information

Invoice subcontractor certified payrolls and subcontractor and PO files from "cradle to grave"

Qualifications

Requires six (6) years of progressive and relevant experience in purchasing / material acquisition, or business office management. College courses, or degree, in business administration or appropriate discipline may be substituted for progressive experience.

Proficiency with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Requires good oral and written communication skills and analytical capability.

Required Qualifications

Current U.S. Driver’s License (Real ). NASA enforces REAL  for all visitors and badge holders. Please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). view a list of compliant documents.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required.

Office environment (90%). Travel between various facilities is required and may bring exposure to loud noise and potentially hazardous equipment operation (10%)

Physical Requirements

Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods as well as climb, crawl, and be able to lift up to 35 lbs. May be exposed to areas of high noise levels (15%)

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, copier, etc.) (90%)

Safety and personal protective equipment (10%)

Regular attendance mandatory (100%)

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