Senior Procurement Specialist

McLean, VA
Relocation: No

Thiposition is responsible for conducting moderate to complex procurement actions in accordance with Prime Contract requirements and flow downs, FAR, DFARS, CAS, Public Law, company policies and CPSR requirements. In addition this position should be able to analyze purchase requisitions, draft and issue solicitations (RFP/RFQ), review bids, select vendors, assist in the negotiation of terms, conditions and Summary Job Description
pricing of goods or services to be procured, issue/manage subsequent agreements through utilizing applicable financial system and complete all necessary file documentation.

Responsibilities
•Assists in managing USD $10 million in annual procurement transactions spend
•Initiates and leads efforts to source products and services, develop supply options and cultivate expertise in a range of product groups
•Identifies potential new suppliers and provides complete evaluation and documentation for review
•Evaluates bids for goods and services including analysis of proposed prices to assess/establish price reasonableness and assessment of business/financial viability of bidder
•Negotiates pricing for goods and services including creation and execution of negotiation plan
•Selects vendors and executes supplier contract documents
•Completes pre-award requirements including EPLS, vendor suitability, financial stability, system capabilities, advance notification, consent to subcontract, EEO and other requirements
•Creates and executes supplier contract documents (subcontract or contract and PO)
•Performs daily activities in support of FFP, T&M and ID/IQ agreement types for goods and services in accordance with BE Procurement Operations Manual
•Handles purchase requisitions in appropriate BearingPoint system
•Maintains proficiency in relevant BE policies and procedures, including the ability to articulate and enforce policies and procedures
•Prepares all required documentation during the life-cycle of the procurement and maintains procurement case file
•Maintains operational focus with emphasis on customer service and day-to-day resolution of procurement issues
•Assists other staff members with procurement related activities as assigned

Basic Qualifications:
•3 or more years subcontracts experience working in a team environment procuring goods and services in the government contracting arena.
•3 or more years procuring services; i.e. labor or consulting services in the government contracting industry.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
•Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation in general and specifically, Part 44
•Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and excellent attention to detail required
•Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
•Procurement experience during a Contractor Purchasing System Review is a plus

BearingPoint is a leading management and technology consulting company serving the Forbes Global 2000 and many of the world’s largest public services organizations. Our more than 17,000 passionate, experienced consultants help organizations around the world solve their most pressing challenges, day in and day out. Through our collaborative and flexible approach, we deliver practical, sustainable, measurable results that help our clients make the right strategic decisions and implement the right solutions.

The BearingPoint Procurement team is currently searching for Senior Procurement Specialist – FAR to join their team.