Buyer/Procurement Specialist I Location Laurel, MD : The Buyer/Procurement Specialist I performs general procurement and contracting duties within a team setting. Essential Functions Has authority to bind the Commission on purchases per the delegation of authority Researches sources of supply and collects, analyzes, and uses data for procurement tasks Stays well-informed as to market prices and product/technological developments Assists customers with the identification of specifications for statements of work Analyzes and evaluates responses to solicitations for conformance to procurement requirements such as insurance, bonds, and scope of work Prepares, awards, and administers contracts and/or purchase orders, including monitoring contractor's deliverables and performance, changes/modifications, and contract closeout Coordinates and facilitates pre-solicitation conferences, bid openings, and other related meetings Conducts price analysis and assists with cost analyses for bid award and reporting purposes Contacts customers to identify and discuss needs and resolve problems Builds and achieves consensus with customers on service level agreements Processes routine order requests and determines the method of procurement based on the characteristics of the request Prepares contract drafts and other required documents Contacts, interviews, and/or negotiates with suppliers to conduct market research, resolve contract related discrepancies, resolve delivery and billing dispute Makes product/service award recommendations Other Functions Uses business software to create and maintain documents, reports, spreadsheets, and databases Assists the team in the management and development of large or complex team projects and may manage team projects of limited complexity Participates with senior procurement team members in vendor conferences and negotiations Performs other duties as assigned Work Environment And Physical Demands Work is performed in a standard office environment. Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities General knowledge of business principles and practices, purchasing, contracting, negotiating, research, finance, accounting, and relationship management principles and practices Perform cradle-to-grave contracting work Provide technical support to a team on complex procurements Write clearly and concisely using proper language and grammar Demonstrate good judgment in applying laws, regulations, policies and procedures Efective time management Promptly respond with professionalism and courtesy to requests and complaints from the general public, vendors, customers, co-workers and external government agencies and work proactively to resolve issues Actively collaborate with team members to accomplish team objectives Work under pressure on multiple assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines. Minimum Education, Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree with major work in business administration, public administration, contract management or related technical curriculum OR High School diploma or equivalent 4+ years of procurement experience supply chain management or acquisition experience.
