Job Description

 JOB TITLE : PROCUREMENT LIAISON OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION :This position involves serving as a Liaison to the Office of Procurement and Materials (PRMT) and is responsible for specifying equipment, supplies and services in support of the project, as well as monitoring contractor performance. The incumbent plans and coordinates all contracting and purchasing functions for the project and interfaces with PRMT on all project procurement activities. The incumbent will also develop specifications and statements of work, researches products, suppliers, and plans, as well as organizes and manages activities involved in the acquisition of such materials, supplies and services needed for project support. The incumbent will have extensive latitude for independent judgment and action within established guidelines with authority to requisition procurements up to $1,000,000.

ROLES &RESPONSIBILITY :

Serves as liaison to PRMT, coordinating all procurement activities for the project

• Plans and organizes all the procurement preparation activities to ensure that equipment, supplies and services are provided in a timely fashion, and on a cost-effective basis • Coordinates annual advanced procurement planning and strategies and develops the annual Plan of Contract, monitoring progress in meeting the Plan, while providing a cross-walk of the Plan of Contracts with the annual department operating and capital budget submission, as well as tracking obligation performance against Plan • Coordinates with PRMT in establishing criteria and standards for the procurement of all supplies and services for stock, as applicable, while observing federally funding requirements. Provides information related to proposals and bids and directs the performance evaluation of available products. Conducts cost/benefit analysis, and performs new product and new vendor evaluations to ensure the maximum value for procurements • Coordinates the preparation of Contract Life Cycle Management (CLM) for procurement and purchase requisitions for all capital stock and assigned capital materials and supplies, and serves as a member of all contract technical review teams

Conducts effective research, analyzes operating alternatives and prepares reports to expedite and enhance procurement activities. utilizes automated data processing techniques and related management information reports to the maximum extent possible, and assists in the formulation and implementation of appropriate procurement policies, regulations, practices and procedures • Completes a daily work report that outlines the work completed for the day.

BACKGROUND :

 • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related subject, and at least four (4) years of experience in contract administration, contract negotiations, project management and/or program planning in a public or private organization

• Experience in lieu of education will be considered if candidate can effectively demonstrate progressively responsible experience in contract administration, contract negotiations, project management and/or program planning in a public or private organization

• Extensive knowledge, or ability to rapidly attain such knowledge, of WMATA contracts, solicitation and award procedures, and the laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures that govern the procurement process

• Extensive knowledge of procurement and contract administration principles and practices for simplified acquisitions, formally advertised, negotiated and non-competitive public-sector contracts

• Knowledge of automated procurement management systems

• Knowledge of, or ability to attain knowledge of, inter-agency purchasing agreements

• Skill in quantitative analysis to develop and analyze data

• Skill in interpersonal relations to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal with others in a customer-oriented, business-like manner

• Skills in oral and written communication (e.g., grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation) to document, report ideas, and express thoughts and actions

• Ability to prepare specifications and statements of work that are clear, concise and unambiguous that ensure fairness and equality in the bidding process

Company Description

ANGARAI - Project Management Consulting firm based out of Greenbelt ,MD. ANGARAI is a professional management consulting firm with a Project Management Office (PMO), specializing in Enterprise Transformation Services and Enterprise Oversight Services across Federal, State and Local agencies. We provide holistic solutions to our global customers through strategic business advice, organizational change management and enterprise technology development that includes both business and architecture solutions. We take pride in working with key government agencies like WMATA, WSSC, MWAA etc. We empower our employees, who are our ambassadors; by providing them enough room for growth which in turn helps in developing the value of the company. Employees will also have the opportunity to make a valuable impact as these projects are crucial to maintaining and improving the health, safety, and well-being of our community.