Procurement Support Specialist I

Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist shall assist with the complete process of execution of logistics requirements. These requirements include processing tuition and other procurement requests for educational institutions covered under Educational Service Agreements (ESA), utilizing the authorized government procurement system, specifically the Electronic Procurement System (EPS). In addition, contractors shall screen procurement requests for accuracy and the feasibility of procurement through the ESA, and validate student information, costs, and other pertinent details with various educational institutions. Contractors shall be required to handle electronic distribution of awards, maintain electronic and physical copies of all awards in accordance with NAVSUP regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Input document identification elements into a data tracking program to allow systematic tracking of the requisition throughout the procurement process.
• Review documents to ensure all requisite information has been provided by the end user.
• Evaluate requests to ascertain the appropriate utilization of mandatory sources and identify prohibited purchases.
• Determine whether procurement can be conducted within the command or if assistance from other commands is required.
• Process Procurement Requests in accordance with BUMED SOPs.
• Process all requests within seven (7) business days of receipt.
• Furnish product information, including pricing details, by leveraging internet resources to conduct thorough research.

Customer Service :

Information Verification :

File Maintenance :

Inspection Preparations :

Document Research :

Experience, Education, and Licensure :

Reasonable Accommodations : Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

Supervisor Responsibility : No.

Work Environment : A professional office in which typical office equipment and information technology is used.

Physical Requirements : The physical demands described must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. The employee must be able to : see, hear, and speak; lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds; sit for extended time; and use a personal computer and typical peripheral devices.

Travel : None.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance : DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Additional Qualifying Factors : Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. In addition, a satisfactory background screening, negative drug test, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required.

Salary : $20.42 / hr