Purchasing Specialist I (Mid-Level) (0024)

0024-Purchasing Specialist I (Mid-Level)-This is a contingency position based on award of contract
OCT Consulting is an SBA-certified, 8(a) small business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.
Responsibilities And Duties
We currently have openings for Purchasing Specialist I with 5-8 years of Contract Specialist (or) Contracting and Procurement (1102) experience. As a purchasing specialist, you will be responsible for conducting cradle-to-grave contracting activities for supplies and services. Your experience can be either as a federal government employee or as a contractor supporting a Federal agency or combination of both. Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Contract close out process
• Complies with Postal Service supplier diversity planning and sourcing strategies. Contract administration including period of performance review for multi-year IDIQ contracts/option exercise/DOL Wage Determination adjustments/Delivery Orders for IDIQ contracts
• Review requirements, prepare sourcing strategy and plan including solicitation criteria, quantities, delivery requirements and industry to be sourced.
• This is a hybrid position that will require two (2) days per week at the L’Enfant Plaza office
• Plans and conducts negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms, and conditions of the contract; obtains audits and pricing reports where needed to develop negotiation strategy
• Conducts supplier price and cost analysis to address logistics, pricing, leverage, competitive advantage, and other industry factors related to purchase; performs supplier capability assessment, past performance reviews, customer evaluations.
• Prepare contract award recommendation memo and awarding contracts/contract modifications.
• Drive for Supply Chain Management Savings and documentation
• Prepares contract solicitations, determines specific contract language, clauses, and best type of contract; evaluates offers and recommends source selections.
• Evaluate proposals for Technical/Price/Total Cost of Ownership to determine best value based on planned and approved selection criteria
• Performs market and industry trend analysis to determine availability of services, supplies, equipment, and products

Requirements
Qualifications

• Post Award Contract Administration Phase activities
• MS SharePoint
• Other Skills
• Market Research/Pre-solicitation activities
• Must be a US Citizen
• Minimum of 5-8 years’ of full-spectrum federal contract experience
• Closeout Phase activities
• MS Word
• Must have knowledge of contract support that includes:
• Acquisition certification is preferred (i.e., FAC-C, DAWIA certification, Industry Certification (ICCM-D, ICCM-F), NCMA certifications will also be considered)
• Contract Negotiation
• Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree minimum
• The investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check
• Solicitation Phase activities
• MS Outlook
• MS Excel

Benefits
Benefits
The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:

• Training Benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Paid Time Off
• SALARY: $75,000-$85,000 based on experience, education, etc.
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer matching contributions.

About US
OCT Consulting LLC is a certified SBA 8(a), minority owned, small, disadvantaged business providing professional services and Information technology solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major federal government agencies.