Entry Procurement Specialist

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• Performs project and/or indirect procurement of goods and services of basic to intermediate complexity, as directed by project management.
• Negotiates subcontracts, blanket purchase agreements or filling purchase orders. Ensures that all procurement is in compliance with government regulations, contractual terms (if applicable), company policies and procedures.
• Ensures subcontractors and vendors adhere to negotiated procurement contracts.
• Performs vendor lifecycle management.
• Performs vendor onboarding, obtains and reviews required vendor credentials. Manages vendor's ongoing compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) as well as other contractual requirements.
• Terminates vendor in vendor management system, upon termination of vendor relationship.
• Confers with appropriate staff on issues relating to subcontracts performance vendor delivery, approval and payment of vendor invoices.
• Assists project management staff in the planning for required procurement support in proposals and contracts.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree. 0 -1 year(s) related experience. Equivalent additional related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Amount of Travel Required

0%

Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact with varying levels of staff, as well as subcontractors and vendors. Ability to oversee multiple projects and comply with internally imposed deadlines.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Business Unit

CCI

Group

CCI ESS

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Employment Type

Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position