Procurement Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

Why Join Us? We are at the forefront of Integrated Circuit innovation! SkyWater Federal is searching for a Procurement Specialist, responsible for sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases of a wide variety of materials to support SkyWater Federal operations. Responsibilities: Perform and manage multiple procurement support functions and tasks.
Negotiate price, delivery and payment terms on a wide variety of purchased products and services.
Conduct market research and analyze contract and financial data.
PO Placement and follow-up. Expedite POs as needed.
Draft Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Information (RFI) content and perform analysis.
Draft procurement documentation such as SOWs, performance work statements (PWSs), procurement requests (PRs), required justifications, determinations and findings for Government review and approval.
Ensures compliance with all Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
Work as a liaison between internal customers and external vendors for PO placement, product inquiries and delivery.
Identify supply disruptions and define solutions to minimize business impact.
Assist with internal and external audits.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Experience equivalency will be considered if no degree.
Prior experience working with FAR and DFAR regulations. 4 - 5 years experience in a Procurement Specialist or in a similar procurement role.
Demonstrated experience using strong leadership abilities to influence others. Strong working knowledge of supply chain management techniques and industry best practices.
Proficient with MS Office suite.
Superior customer service and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail and strong time management / organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Existing DOD security clearance.
Experience configuring ERP systems such as Unanet or NetSuite.
Experience with CPFF and FFP contracts as it relates to procurement.
Experience with budget & vendor management and accounting treatment of costs in a CPFF environment. US Citizenship Required- This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.

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