Purchasing Specialist

Marathon has Teamed with a large intergrator to identify 3 Purchasing Specialist for a long term contract.

The labor category provided should be competent to develop strategies and plans to facilitate and manage cradle to grave acquisition projects, including identifying resources, developing timelines, risk analysis, monitoring progress, and contract close out.

Review requirements, prepare sourcing strategy and plan, including solicitation criteria, quantities, delivery requirements and industry to be sourced.

Performs market and industry trend analysis to determine availability of services, supplies, equipment, and products.

• Prepares contract solicitations, determines specific contract language, clauses, and best type of contract; evaluates offers and recommends source selections.
• 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.

• Plans and conducts negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms, and conditions of the contract; obtains audits and pricing reports where needed to develop negotiation strategy
• Prepare contract award recommendation memo and awarding contracts / contract modifications.
• Complies 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.
• Resources will leverage Postal provided tools and systems (i.e., CAMS, Enterprise Data Warehouse, Coupa (eBuyPlus / eSourcing tool).
• Proficient in MS Office Suite specifically Microsoft Excel with excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• CPSM, CPIM, CSCP certifications or Supply Chain Degree preferred but not mandatory.

Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status").