Kansas City, Missouri, USA
3 days ago
Purchasing Assistant I Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-7)

Company Description

ProSidian est une gestion et des opérations Services Consulting Compagnie mettant l’accent sur la fourniture de valeur aux clients grâce à des solutions sur mesure basées sur les pratiques de l’industrie. ProSidian services axés sur le large spectre de la gestion des risques, conformité, Business Process, IT efficacité, énergie & développement durable et gestion des talents. Nous aidons les clients avant-gardiste à résoudre les problèmes et améliorer les opérations.

Lancé par l’ancien grand 4 conseillers en gestion ; nos équipes multidisciplinaires réunissent les talents de près de 190 professionnels au niveau national pour remplir une grande variété de missions pour des entreprises privées, Fortune 1000 entreprises et organismes gouvernementaux de toutes tailles. Nos Services sont déployés dans l’entreprise, pilotes de cible de résultat économique (croissance, marge et efficacité) et correspondent à l’intersection des actifs, des processus, des politiques et des personnes, création de valeur.

ProSidian clients représentent un large éventail d’industries d’inclure mais ne se limitent pas à l’énergie, fabrication, produit chimique, Retail, Healthcare, télécommunications, hospitalité, Pharmaceuticals, bancaire & Services financiers, transport, fédérale et organismes de gouvernement d’État. En savoir plus sur ProSidian Consulting à www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian seeks an Purchasing Assistant I Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-7) to be located in Kansas City, MO and work as part of a team that deliver the variety of administrative and professional support classifications at various locations in the Heartland Region.  The Heartland Region consists of four states; Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas.  The services to be provided by this contract shall be accomplished at various locations throughout the Heartland Region, with the majority of contract performance at Two Pershing Square 2300 Main Street Kansas City, Missouri, 64108.  The services to be provided by this contract shall be accomplished at various locations throughout the Heartland Region.  Performance under this contract may also include placement of ProSidians in GSA’s Field Office locations, inclusive of, but not limited to Kansas City North Field Office 601 E. 12th Street Kansas City, Missouri, 64106. 

In order to have an effective program all team members must ensure a successful business relationship between The Fed. Govt. Client and ProSidian.  All parties involved in the service delivery process must work as a team and foster open and honest communication at all times.  Working side-by-side with other federal employees and contract workers, your role will be non-inherently governmental in nature.

The selected Purchasing Assistant I Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-7) shall be paid a Base $/Hr. as a Contract W-2 Employee as well as an allocation of an additional state specific $/Hr. to cover health and welfare expenses under The U.S. Department of Labor McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage and Hour Determination (WHD).  This role will be structured based on the Wage Determination 2015-5105 Revision 5 Kansas City, MO.

In general, ProSidian employees are expected to work the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., which includes a 30-minute lunch. These hours may be flexible with coordination of the Government Client Point of Contact. Government Client's core hours are 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m., meaning during these hours employees fulfilling roles and responsibilities required of Purchasing Assistant I Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-7) must be in attendance.

Close coordination and active cooperation on a continuous basis between The ProSidian Engagement Team and those representing the client are necessary to ensure healthy working environment.  Days of operation are Monday through Friday.  Work schedule shall follow standard State and Federal holiday schedules.  Some positions under this contract may be eligible for telework.  However, when the Purchasing Assistant I Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-7) employee is teleworking, they shall be fully accessible as if they are working in an office setting.

Purchasing Assistant I Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-7) - Kansas City, MO Duties

This position involves assisting in clerical and technical work that supports the procurement of supplies, services, and/or construction. The Purchasing Assistant will work closely with Contract Specialists, Contracting Officers, and Government Purchase Cardholders  to assist in the preparation, control and review of contract documents and reports, verification or abstraction of information contained in Contractor bids/proposals; contacting vendors to get status of orders and expedite delivery; maintaining various procurement files; entering and reconciling purchase requests or procurement obligations within agency procurement and financial systems; resolving a variety of shipment, payment, or other discrepancies; or performance of other similar work in support of procurement  programs and operations.

This employee will spend a large portion of their work inputting and reconciling data within the contract writing, procurement, and financial systems used within PBS. The employee needs to be able to proficiently multitask and work in a repetitive environment.

Requirements:

Individual must have a practical knowledge of procurement procedures, operations, regulations and programs and must be proficient with MS Office and Google programs.  The employee shall also be detail oriented.

Experience: At least one (1) year of equivalent experience with a Government procurement agency or a Government procurement Contract is preferred.

Comparable Federal Grade Level:  GS-7

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leaderLeadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiativesBusiness Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and peopleCommunication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writingMotivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutionsAgility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streamsJudgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramificationsOrganization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Business Tools –  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectorsCuriosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well togetherHumility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a differenceWillingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That’s why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits:ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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