[Hiring] Senior IT Purchasing Specialist @ICF

Role Description

ICF is seeking a team-oriented Senior IT Purchasing Specialist (Buyer) to join our growing Procurement team within our Contracts, Procurement & Pricing Group. This role is responsible for executing procurement processes and administering vendor agreements to ensure adherence to approved purchasing system policy and procedures, client requirements, and procurement best practices.

• Execute the entire IT software, hardware, services procurement process for direct (billable) and indirect requirements to fulfill business needs.
• Maintain knowledge of all organizational and government rules affecting purchases and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and vendors.
• Assist in preparing formal requests for quote or proposal; review specifications and evaluate bids received.
• Conduct supplier contract negotiation and administration; supplier sourcing and communication; and drive cost savings for ICF and our clients.
• Communicate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure customer and program requirements are met through the procurement process.
• Responsible for vendor development including communication with sales representatives; updating and maintaining lists of approved vendors for bidding purposes.
• Obtain samples and literature regarding potential products and vendor capabilities and confer with end users.
• Analyze pricing, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Ensure Purchase Orders, Master Service Agreements, Commercial Services Agreements, Task Orders, and appropriate Terms and Conditions are utilized.
• Provide effective negotiation of pricing as well as terms of Purchase Orders and other agreements with prospective vendors and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field (can substitute one year of experience for one year of education).
• 5+ years of experience procuring goods and services in a Procurement role such as Purchasing or Subcontract Management; including but not limited to IT software, hardware and IT-related services experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
• Experience with indirect and direct purchasing of goods and services.
• Knowledge of procurement of IT-related products and services.
• Deltek Costpoint experience.
• Experience working under a government-approved purchasing system and familiarity with CPSR requirements.
• Experience working with all contract types.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

Benefits

• We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable Accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $74,090.00 - $125,954.00.