The Procurement Specialist II will be responsible for the cradle to grave procurement process and/or procurement package while abiding by the Alutiiq Information Management (AIM) corporate procurement policies and procedures, IMAP contract guidelines, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Foreign Affairs Manuel (FAM), and/or Department of State (DoS) guidance. The PS II is responsible for evaluating vendors based on price, quality, reliability, availability, and technical support. The Procurement Specialist will contract the appropriate product to be delivered and utilize the best methods to reduce procurement and shipping expenses, so the program can operate within the budget and timeline. Below is a brief description (not limited to) of the roles and responsibilities to perform for IMAP:

 

In accordance with (IAW) FAR, employ standardized procurement and sourcing strategies Discovering profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships Negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms IAW local policies, facilitate the ordering of necessary goods to fill requisitions Collaborate with key personnel, i.e. corporate procurement, accounts payable, and internal logistics team members to ensure clarity of the specifications of equipment Responsible for the cradle to grave procurement process and/or procurement package Maintain accessible, current documentation/records to include orders, cost, receipts, and relevant vendor correspondence Procurement requisition tracking and accountability (micro purchases and corporate purchase packages) Being the final say and/or approval for procurement packages Document all procurement activity for management review Other duties as assigned

Deliverables may include:

Daily requisition log reconciliation Monthly credit card reconciliation (final review) Weekly ordering status for PM review Daily program Purchase Order completion (%)