Noblis MSD is a Naval Life Cycle Management, Engineering, Enterprise Transformation and Program Management business headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Noblis MSD's engineers, developers, technical staff, programmers, analysts, and program managers identify and deploy new shipboard technologies, integrate information technology across shipboard platforms, and develop strategies to support the Warfighter. Our employees create strategic solutions to help customers reach new levels of mission support and transform their organizations. Noblis MSD values the life experiences of potential candidates, including those who have served our Military. Currently, 38% of Noblis MSD's employees are veterans.
Noblis MSD is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to join our team to perform material procurements for complex systems, components and parts.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Sourcing and procuring high value electronic commodities including OEM (servers, routers, monitors, etc); Consumable (cables, metal, screws, etc); Assemblies (Racks – Slides, containers, isolaters, etc); and Leases (vehicle, equipment, etc)
- Proficiency in the procurement process, including but not limited to price analysis, negotiations, policies and procedures, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) including Counterfeit Parts and Buy American compliance
- Ability to place and oversee high dollar and very complex procurement packages
- Initiate Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receive same, analyze proposed pricing from potential suppliers
- In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
- Work with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required
- Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations
- Manage performance of purchase orders, ensure compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures and import/export regulations
- Review, reconcile and approve supplier payments
- Interface and collaborate with Programs on technical, schedule and cost objectives
- Plan schedule and arrange activities to accomplish objective
The preferred candidate must possess a solid foundation of knowledge and be proficient in the procurement process, as well as an understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Supply Chain Procurement Specialist should also possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be extremely organized. Basic qualifications for this position are listed below.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of related experience . Will consider a High school diploma AND a minimum of "11" years of related experience
- Extensive Knowledge of MS Office applications (Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Able to coordinate, develop and produce a wide range of procurement documentation
- Able to manage procurement workloads with a minimal amount of direct supervision
- Able to multi-task and support concurrent requirements for multiple internal and external customers
- Able to manage time and prioritize workload, and work under firm and quick turnaround deadlines
- Excellent customer service, communication skills, and negotiation skills
- Should possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be extremely organized
- Working knowledge of database, spreadsheet programs, and integrated software application
- U.S. citizenship required
- Candidate must possess a Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one
Required Experience
- Extensive experience in FAR/DFAR requirements and government procurement processes and procedures.
- Experience procuring Electronic parts and components including OEM (servers, routers, monitors, etc); Consumable (cables, metal, screws, etc); Assemblies (Racks – Slides, containers, isolaters, etc); and Leases (vehicle, equipment, etc) in a CPSR approved environment
- Experience working in the Costpoint Materials Management and Purchasing Modules
Noblis MSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Noblis MSD is an E-Verify company.