Purchasing Specialist

Cameo Consulting Group, LLC, a management consulting practice based out of Alexandria, VA, is seeking a few experienced Purchasing Specialists to serve a Federal Client in Washington, DC.

Work is in a hybrid format with 3 days of telework per week and 2 days onsite, subject to COR discretion and approval.

Duties:

• Prepare contract solicitations, determine specific contract language, clauses, and best type of contract; evaluate offers and recommend source selections.
• Review requirements, prepare sourcing strategy, and plan solicitation criteria, quantities, delivery requirements and industry to be sourced.
• Performs market and industry trend analysis to determine availability of services, supplies, equipment, & products.
• Evaluate proposals for Technical/Price/Total Cost of Ownership to determine best value based on planned and approved selection criteria - 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.
• Plan and conduct negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms, and conditions of the contract; obtain audits and pricing reports where needed to develop negotiation strategy.
• Prepare contract award recommendation memo and awarding contracts/contract modifications.
• Compile 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.
• Drive for Supply Chain Management Savings and documentation
• Contract close out process.
• Draft, negotiate, and implement new contracts, amendments, renewals, and terminations.
• Maintain current contracts by updating demographics, fees, and service changes.
• Coordinate design of contract verbiage with other internal departments including Legal, Finance, and Product Development.
• Act as the point of contact for both internal and external customers in regard to contractual issues.
• Interpret and explain contracts, their terms, and their implications.
• Document terms, data, and status of projects in associated systems.
• Negotiate and update contracts, their rates, and their terms with vendors.
• Draft, edit and verify contracts and their amendments, updating associated schedules. Research and document relevant laws, technical needs, and other factors.
• Resources will leverage Postal provided tools and systems (i.e., CAMS, Enterprise Data Warehouse, Coup eBuyPlus/eSourcing tool)

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university desired
• Minimum of 5 years of federal experience in acquisition, contracting, or in a similar field for junior-level positions
• Minimum of 8 years of federal experience in acquisition, contracting, or in a similar field for mid-level positions
• Proficient in MS Office Suite – specifically Microsoft Excel with strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• CPSM,CPIM,CSCP certifications or Supply Chain Degree preferred but not mandatory.
• Skills/Specialties include Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, DoD, Federal Contracts Manager. Security Clearance Type: Public Trust.

Desired Qualifications:

• Positive attitude
• Critical thinking skills
• Accountable for actions
• Customer service mentality
• Takes Responsibility for Work Products
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to separate the issue/problem from the person
• Ability to work independently AND work as a team member

Telework: 3 days telework per week may be permitted.

About Cameo:
Cameo provides a competitive benefit package to its employees that is replete with training programs and continuous education features that few others even attempt to duplicate. Our packages are offered to all full-time exempt employees on day one* and they offer many standard features one would expect to find from an industry leader, the details of which are outlined in our handbook. Below is a highlight of our benefit offerings:

• 401k Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance Plans
• Short & Long-Term Disability Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person