Procurement Specialist

Company Description

Aurora Technical Systems is a small woman-owned business providing administrative, procurement and program support to the government and prime contractors. Aurora focuses on delivering extraordinary value and exceptional quality to clients across diverse industries. The our clients.

Role Description -

Aurora Technical Systems is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support client’s acquisition requirements under federal contract. Forward resumes to: Gwen Holland - [email protected]

The Procurement role is responsible for cradle-to-grave administration of commercial and non-commercial “low” risk acquisitions.

·      Utilizes independent problem-solving techniques and skills, including managing procurement-requestor meetings to minimize procurement risk and promote value of the procurement process.

·      Supports acquisition pre-award activities including Statement of Work, Acquisition Strategy Support, Cost Estimates, Market Research, Request for Proposals/ Request for Quotes (RFPs/RFQs) Source Selection, and other miscellaneous pre-award requirements.

·      Provide Purchasing Card (P-Card) program support.

·      Seeks quality goods/services at fair and reasonable prices to meet the client’s needs.

·      Manages supplier relationships.

·      Prepare file documentation in accordance with client’s procurement process and federal procurement regulations.

·      Negotiates and recommend for award purchase orders and subcontracts.

·      Maintains excellent file documentation to include price/cost analysis, procurement summary, negotiation memorandum, vendor evaluations and other source selection documentation consistent with client procurement manual and federal regulations for all procurements.

·      Engages in post-award administration.

Education

·      Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

·      Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a government / prime contractor purchasing/procurement environment

Preferred Experience

·      Experience with procurement of goods and services, facilities, aerospace, educational or Federal Government procurement

·      Relevant business experience with progressively increasing responsibilities

Basic knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other applicable government regulations