Senior Procurement Specialist
On-siteNewport News, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Establish strategic sourcing plans and develop technical specifications for complex commodities including architectural, engineering, and construction services. Lead competitive negotiations for Requests for Proposals and Invitations for Bids, chair evaluation committees, and recommend contract awards to the lowest responsive bidder. Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local procurement laws while managing vendor performance, contract administration, and change order proposals. Mentor procurement staff and liaise with departments, vendors, and prospective bidders to maintain technical knowledge of market conditions. Submit substantiated determinations to withstand legal scrutiny and update public contracting policies to align with evolving regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or a related field
- considerable related experience in a governmental purchasing environment
- significant professional public sector experience in contract administration and procurement
- strong analytical and problem solving skills
- proven expertise in researching, developing, writing Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Professional Services procurements, and Construction procurements
- considerable knowledge of governmental procurement law
- the ability to analyze/interpret legislation, policies, procedures, and procurement documents
- considerable knowledge of, and the ability to practically apply governmental purchasing concepts, techniques, and principles to include 'best practice' control and monitoring techniques, complex contract provisions, basic terms/conditions, and bonding/insurance requirements
- a demonstrated ability to identify, select, and negotiate with vendors/contractors
- the ability to make sound purchasing recommendations/decisions and prepare supporting substantiation/justification
- considerable experience with and working knowledge of programs such as small, women owned, and minority (SWaM) businesses and the small purchases charge card (Pcard), as well as the Virginia eProcurement Portal (eVA)
- skills in the operation and use of microcomputer applications to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
- excellent communication, analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- the ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with vendors, school division personnel, and the general public
- CPPB, VCO, or similar certification
Desired Qualifications
- minimum of 5 years of procurement experience or any combination of education, certifications, and experience equivalent to 5 years
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