Guidehouse

Purchasing Specialist/Procurement Coordinator

Guidehouse$74K — $124K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • AA/AS in a related field; advanced degrees may substitute for up to 4 years of experience.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in procurement functions.
  • Experience with Government-approved third-party purchasing systems is required.
  • Knowledge of client inventory systems and Acquisition Management System is advantageous.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust clearance. Preference for candidates with active clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in complex procurement functions ensuring timely and quality service delivery.
  • Act as a technical expert in specified assignments.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with suppliers for equipment and material delivery.
  • Follow up on purchase orders to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
  • Coordinate procurement activities in liaison with division management.
  • Organize procurement preparation to guarantee timely and cost-effective provision of supplies and services.
  • Conduct research and prepare reports to enhance procurement processes.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Employee Assistance Program and supplemental benefits options
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Family:
IT Project Management

Travel Required:
None

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
  • Participates in a wide variety of the more-complex procurement functions to ensure quality, efficiency, and timeliness of services provided.
  • Depending on Specific assignments, must be capable of acting as the technical expert in the area of specialty.
  • Serves as primary point of contact with suppliers to ensure equipment and materials are delivered to client offices nationwide.
  • Follows up on assigned purchase orders to ensure adherence to terms and conditions. Initiates action, as required, to resolve any supplier problems which might adversely affect project requirements and schedules.
  • Serves as liaison to the division manager in coordinating all procurement activities for the project.
  • Plans and organizes all the procurement preparation activities to ensure that equipment, supplies and services are provided in a timely fashion and on a cost effective basis.
  • Helps managers who coordinate annual advanced procurement planning and strategies.
  • Responsible for performance evaluation of available products; conducts cost/benefit analysis; performs new product evaluations to ensure the maximum value for procurements.
  • Serves as the Division manager's representative, assists with contract modifications, provides technical/administrative assistance to other managers in the preparation of purchasing justifications.
  • Conducts effective research, analyzes operating alternatives and prepares reports to expedite and enhance procurement activities.
  • Completes a daily work report that outlines the work completed for the day. Maintains inventory of all purchases along with warranties and expiration dates of products and services and follows up with necessary renewal processes.


What You Will Need:

  • AA/AS in related field.
  • Advanced degrees can substitute for 4 years of work experience.
  • Five years of related experience.
  • Must have experience in using Government-approved third-party purchasing systems.
  • Knowledge of client inventory systems and Acquisition Management System is a plus.
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Experience supporting federal project.


The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus


About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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8,000 employees
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Founded
2018

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