Procurement Specialist I - Buyer
Job DescriptionJob Description
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a world-class fusion energy research laboratory managed by Princeton University for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. PPPL is dedicated to developing the scientific and technological knowledge base for fusion energy. The Laboratory advances the fields of fusion energy and plasma physics research to develop the scientific understanding and key innovations needed to realize fusion as an energy source for the world.
The Procurement Specialist I is responsible for cradle-to-grave subcontract administration of commercial and non-commercial 'low' risk acquisitions related to PPPL services and research. - Utilizes independent problem-solving techniques and skills, including managing procurement requestor meetings to minimize procurement risk and promote the value of the procurement process - Supports acquisition pre-award support, including SOWs, Acquisition Strategy Support, Cost Estimates, Market Research, RFPs/RFQs, Source Selection, and other miscellaneous pre-award documentation - Awards subcontracts and purchase orders and administers cost-type subcontracts - Purchasing Card (P-Card) program - Seeks quality goods/services at fair and reasonable prices to meet the Laboratory's needs - Manages supplier relationships - Negotiates and awards subcontracts and purchase orders - Maintains excellent file documentation, standard format, and record retention consistent with PPPL Procurement manual for all procurements - Engages in post-award administration The Procurement Specialist I participates in special projects as assigned by the Chief Procurement Officer and assumes the authority fully commensurate with assigned duties and responsibilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience:
1. Minimum of 2-4 years' experience as a Subcontracts Administrator (cradle to grave) in a Federal or State government purchasing/procurement environment
2. Knowledge of federally funded procurements, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), and Uniform Commercial Code is required.
3. Experience with Federal procurement process and file documentation to include market research, source selection and price analysis.
4. Experience in a Federal Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) Environment
5. Knowledge of computer-based procurement systems (Oracle); demonstrated skills using various software
6. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and other office productivity tools
7. Other strongly desired skills and traits include: Excellent verbal and written communication; attention to detail, results-oriented, self-motivated, independent decision-making and problem-solving, negotiation skills, and outstanding prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
8. High ethical standards representative of Princeton University's commitment to excellence are necessary.
9. This position requires occasional reaching, stooping and lifting of office files, reports and records, typically weighing 5 pounds or less. Reasonable accommodations will be considered which would allow the employee to perform the essential functions of this job.
Company DescriptionEGS, INC.is a government contractor that complies with Executive Orders 11246, 13672, 13665, as well as Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended VEVRAA. As such, the term “contractor” will apply to EGS, Inc. as stated below in this policy. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with our organization’s legal duty furnish informationCompany DescriptionEGS, INC.is a government contractor that complies with Executive Orders 11246, 13672, 13665, as well as Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended VEVRAA. As such, the term “contractor” will apply to EGS, Inc. as stated below in this policy. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with our organization’s legal duty furnish information]]>