Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field., 13-20 years of contracting experience, preferably in federal procurement., Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook., Knowledge of government and transportation purchasing or contract law..

Key responsabilities:

Draft, negotiate, and implement contracts, amendments, and renewals.

Coordinate with internal departments and clients on contractual issues.

Conduct market research and consolidate findings into recommendations.

Track contract lifecycle deadlines and maintain purchasing activity records.

Job description

The Senior Purchasing Specialist follows established standards and procedures in the preparation and execution of surface transportation contracts in support of our critical customer, the US Postal Service. Federal procurement experience a plus.

Draft, negotiate, and implement new contracts, amendments, renewals, and terminations. Maintain current contracts by updating demographics, fee schedules, and any service changes. Coordinate design of contract verbiage with other internal departments including Legal, Finance, and Product Development. Act as the point of contact for both internal and external customers in regards to contractual issues. Skills/Specialties include Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, DoD, Federal Contracts Manager. Security Clearance Type: Public Trust.

Essential Functions:

Produces market research.
Consolidates market analysis, appraisals, surveys and other due diligence into concise recommendations.
Coordinates with the clients and internal legal in the negotiation of purchasing documents to secure the best possible terms for the client.
Tracks and meets critical contract lifecycle deadlines for assigned portfolio.
Assists with contract migration from one contract management system to another, to include negotiating new Terms and Conditions and establishing new rates.
Maintains and updates the purchasing activities in a database.
Knowledge of government and/or transportation purchasing or contract law, terminology and financing methods and techniques.

Education & Experience:

Purchasing Specialist I

Bachelor's degree in area of specialty.
13-20 years of relevant contracting experience.

Additional Requirements:

Proficiency using MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to travel and work flexible hours when needed.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check & drug test.
Candidates must meet eligibility requirements as candidates will be processed for a Public Trust clearance.

MBA Consulting Services, Inc. (MBA) is a federal government IT systems integrator committed to delivering solutions that solve mission challenges with agility, experience, and innovation. As a mission-focused integrator, we provide a comprehensive range of information technology, engineering, professional services, and facilities management solutions. We have proven expertise in delivering custom data analytics, digital services, systems engineering, human factor engineering, and infrastructure solutions.

MBA is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, has more than 400 employees, and is in 46 locations worldwide. With proven leadership and a 20-year heritage, our reputation has been forged by acquiring and developing the best talent in a values-driven culture of integrity, respect, and quality solutions.

"MBA CSi is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.”

EOE – Minority/ Female/ Veteran/ Disabled

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