Procurement Specialist

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. 

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

This position is located at the Job Corps office in Cleveland, OH.

Plan procurement actions for all supplies, services, and construction projects requested in support of Center wide operations. Ensures all purchase actions are performed in accordance with applicable Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), Policy Requirement Handbook (PRH), corporate procurement policy, and Standard Operating Policy and Procedures (SOP).

Essential Job Duties:

• Assist in the development and implementation of new and revised policies and procedures affecting procurement.
• Ensures procurements are accomplished in accordance with applicable regulations (FAR, PRH, corporate procurement policy) in a timely manner.
• Provide staff training in purchase procedures, to include improper business practices and conflicts of interest.
• Maintain active source of supply listing, government and nongovernmental, for all types of supplies and/or services needed to maintain Center operations.
• Ensure adherence to requirements (delivery time, quality standards, etc.) of all awarded contracts and subcontracts.
• Acquire needed supplies and services from mandatory sources of supply as listed in descending order: Government excess, Federal Prison Ind., General Services Administration, Federal Supply Schedules, commercial sources, etc.
• Conduct negotiation sessions with potential contractors.
• Determine fair price and reasonableness of bids received in response to solicitations.
• Conduct pre-award and post-award conferences with contractors.
• Maintain accountability of students and property. Adhere to standard safety practices.
• Cultivate and maintain a Center climate which is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect in order to provide a safe place for staff and students in which to work and learn.
• Promote student attainment of career success standards through modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skill acquisition and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
• Having the ability to work under pressure as well as ensuring timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.
• The proper use of tools and/or equipment commonly used in an office/clerical environment.
• Completing all mandated training requirements per government and company directives.
• Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.
• Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.

Mandatory:

• Associate’s degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties and functions of the job may be substituted for Associate’s Degree.
• Three (3) years progressively responsible purchasing and procurement experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook at an intermediate level.
• Successfully pass background check and drug test required on the contract.
• Current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred:

• Completion of government contracting classes.
• Training or experience in using the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. Have a high level of social contact. They work closely with students and other office staff. Communicate with people daily by telephone, e-mail, and in person. Are occasionally placed in conflict situations in which others may become rude or unpleasant. Work as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to be able to frequently required to sit, stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Work somewhat close to other people, such as when sharing office space. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.