Overview:
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is one of the largest behavioral and social science research organizations in the world. Our overriding goal is to use the best science available to bring the most effective ideas and approaches to enhancing everyday life. For us, making the world a better place is not wishful thinking. It is the goal that drives us.
We are currently seeking a Purchasing Specialist for our Facilities and Administration Department in our Georgetown, Washington, DC headquarters.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for conducting moderate to complex procurements for all AIR divisions and departments in accordance with prime contract, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Contract Audit Agency, and company policy requirements.
- Supports the codification, implementation, and maintenance, of AIR's centralized purchasing function, including purchasing system process and procedure development and maintenance, and staff communications and training.
- Analyze company purchasing activities, initiate Requests for Proposal, and negotiate purchasing arrangements with major providers (vendors, consultants, subcontractors)that are financially and contractually favorable to AIR.
- Coordinate receipt of procured goods with Facilities Workroom staff.
- Maintain and organize all purchasing system and provider contract documentation.
- Create and maintain purchasing process and procedure information on a Purchasing web page that serves as the main information link for staff accessing purchasing services.
- Support all internal and government audits of the purchasing system and provide information from the purchasing database to support accounting system or program audits by the same.
- Must be able to work independently on professional assignments using judgment and creativity in solving problems while providing strategy, advice, counsel, and recommendations on possible solutions.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a strong work ethic, and superior ability to work in a team environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business-related field is preferred.
- Must have 5-7 years experience in the purchasing function for a federal government professional services contractor, including support of Defense Contract Audit Agency audits.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
- Purchasing system design and implementation experience a plus.
- Experience with Deltek Cost Point Materials Management System a plus.
- Certified Purchasing Manager designation a plus.
AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a fully funded retirement plan, generous paid time off, subsidized garage parking, tuition assistance, and more. For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org. Please apply online below. EOE.
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