**Aviation Procurement Buyer**

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**Req #**: R125130

**Location**: US TX, Houston **Category**: Legal/Contracts/Procurement

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start:**

Not Applicable/None

**Job Description:**

Parsons is the premier choice for world-class aviation design, engineering, and construction services **.** More than 450 airports in 40 countries have counted on us to plan, construct, enhance, and sustain their landside and airside infrastructuretotaling more than $175 billion in construction value. We have worked on some of the largest International airports around the world!

Ready to put your Aviation Procurement expertise...

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start:**

Not Applicable/None

**Job Description:**

Parsons is the premier choice for world-class aviation design, engineering, and construction services **.** More than 450 airports in 40 countries have counted on us to plan, construct, enhance, and sustain their landside and airside infrastructuretotaling more than $175 billion in construction value. We have worked on some of the largest International airports around the world!

**DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

Plans and directs the procurement of materials, services, professional services, construction, and concession contracts on a competitive basis. Develops, interprets, reviews, and recommends new or improved procurement policies and procedures to ensure the efficiency of operations and best practices are being executed. Researches, writes, reviews, evaluates, and approves the following; complex bid proposals, contracts and specifications for the procurement of materials, services, professional services, construction, and concession contracts. Confers with engineers, operations, maintenance, and other technical personnel to develop detailed and technical specifications. Establishes priorities, procurement timelines, and standards for airport projects and contracts. Conducts pre-bid/pre-proposal/pre-submittal conferences. Will be required to explain and interpret specifications and standards to vendors and other City Departments and Officials. Ensures bid invitations are distributed and bid opening dates are advertised. Interprets, evaluates and reviews bids, contracts and proposals for content and conformance to specifications. Prepares oral and written presentations on procurements requiring Upper Management and/or Council approval. Responsible for researching and adapting current trends of industry standards. Participates in long-range procurement planning needs analysis to simplify and standardize service and reduce costs.

Essential job duties and responsibilities for the **SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST** include but are not limited to:

* Ensures the timely award and renewal of contractual services.

* Develops, interprets, reviews and recommends new or improved City and/or departmental procurement policies and procedures to ensure economy and efficiency of operation.

* Researches, writes, and evaluates complex bid proposals, contracts and specifications for the procurement of complex construction, concessions, materials, professional services and services.

* Confers with City engineering, operations, maintenance and other technical personnel to develop detailed and technical specifications.

* Establishes priorities and standards for procurement projects and contracts. Conducts pre-bid/pre-proposal meetings and explains and interprets specifications and standards to vendors, department and City officials.

* Ensures bid invitations are published and bid opening dates are advertised. Interprets, evaluates and reviews bids, contracts and proposals for content and conformance to specifications.

* Reviews bids for conformity to contract requirements and determines acceptable bids.

Qualifications:

5 years of related work experience is required

Knowledge of purchasing practices in the engineering and construction industry

Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing DMCS is preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, economics, or a related field

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by federal, state, provincial or local mandates or customer requirements.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ .

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ .

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**Veteran Support** We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

**Health** Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

**COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS**

**Financial Wellness** We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

**Work Life Harmony** Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

**Career Development** We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

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**Mind & Body** At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.