PurchasingSpecialist/ProcurementCoordinator

**_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 rel