Senior Procurement Specialist (TS/SCI with Poly Clearance Required)

***Must have an active (or ability to obtain) TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance*** This position serves as a material planning, purchasing, expediting, logistics or field purchasing goods and services as well as critical project material or non-project procurement support. In addition, this position provides contract management support on projects and services. The scope of activities include P-Card procurements, routine and complex purchase order execution, and sub-contract development and administration. The individual in this role assures compliance with all statutes, regulations, and contract terms and conditions; including FAR/DFAR compliance. The individual will review, approve, execute and reconcile procurement and sub-contract awards within their delegated authority. Duties includes, but not limited to: • Manage material orders (routine and complex), service procurements and contracts, and project subcontracts cradle-to-grave; including P-Card, Routine PO, and Subcontract Administration • Deliver accurate, timely, and cost-effective identification, sourcing, buying, delivering, warehousing, installation, and commissioning of material and equipment required to support the engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance effort. • Lead complex material planning, purchasing, logistics, or field purchasing functions, and execute those functions within established policies and procedures • Perform contractor pre-qualifications, including collaboration with safety/ESH team on proper processes for subcontractor safety approval, other contractor qualification as needed, and monitor insurance certificates. • Support regular cadence meetings with Supply Chain Manager, Project Managers, and other leadership as needed • Assist Project Controls (Finance) and project managers on project progress and financial status and closeout of procurement efforts • Interface with multiple disciplines to create Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quotes (RFQ) as well as develop contract packages • Negotiate contract terms and conditions; ability to analyze commercial sections of proposals and technical proposal evaluations, coordinate technical scopes of work (SOW) including interface with all project disciplines (project controls, legal services, project management, construction, engineering, finance/accounting, and client) • Coordinate with legal representatives on contract exceptions (including terms and conditions) or other issues presented by subcontractors • Administer moderate, large, and complex procurements and subcontracts • Complete change requests and contract modifications • Perform contract management post-award activities through evaluating and status of contractors’ productivity, schedule adherence, contract change management, invoicing and claims avoidance • Execute closeout of procurements and contracts, finalize outstanding contract issues, issue of final modifications, invoices and coordinate completion of contractor performance evaluations • Other duties as assigned #Intel• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and four (4) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eight (8) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements • Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors • Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job • Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines • Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner• Professional certification(s) in procurement or contract management. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations, email). • Leadership experience in material management and logistics. • Excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills• Must possess an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance • U.S. Citizen is required • Demonstrated ability to maintain focus on details and deliver results within time-sensitive environments • Solid understanding and practical application of FAR and DFAR regulations. • Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships while meeting organizational objectives. • Proven skills in strategic thinking, accountability, and adaptability to evolving priorities and challenges. • Ability to report progress, accomplishments, and potential obstacles effectively, while ensuring appropriate follow-up to monitor and achieve desired outcomes. • Experience with the Team Contract Management model, where departments collaboratively contribute to the RFP/contracting process. • Experience in federal contracting, particularly within Department of Defense (DoD) procurement operations.