Brief position description:

• Provide procurement leadership and support wide variety of standard and specialized procurement activities through application of innovative and creative techniques.
• Interface with technical organizations in development of pre-procurement plans, statements of work, and costs estimates to achieve timely cost effective procurement actions.
• Negotiate, place, and administer purchase orders and modifications with suppliers for complex material, service, and construction requirements following established policies and procedures. Utilize personal judgment when specific guidance is not provided.
• Experience in preparation of solicitation documents and awarding subcontracts in Firm-Fixed Price, Time & Material, Labor Hour and Cost Reimbursement environments.
• Prepare written procurement documents such as Request for Proposals (RFP), negotiation memorandums, cost/price analysis, award justifications, and consent packages to document procurement files.
• Above average ability to teach, train, and guide less experienced subcontractor personnel.
• Review and settle claims and termination actions.
• Participate in formulation and review of acquisition policies and procedures.
• Participate in section and department wide acquisition reviews as required.
• Identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to SIMCO management on issues or concerns related to integration facility activities/readiness, environmental, or quality.
• Will have limited signature authority in accordance with corresponding authorized purchasing level.

For persons with disabilities: If you require assistance completing, or are unable to complete the online resume/application process, please contact:

VAS Human Resources @ 803-644-0070
Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm

237 High Gate Loop
Aiken, SC 29803

Value Added Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug-free work environment.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in related field with an emphasis in specialty area is preferred; however, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the skills and abilities to perform the position’s duties and accountabilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.
Experience: Minimum of 20 years’ experience or more in government procurement, contracting or related field with:

• Experience in Federal Contract Management working with Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD).
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).
• Experience with Construction Contracts, Services, Staff Augmentation, Engineered Equipment, and Fabrications.
• Knowledge and ability to perform Cost/Price Analysis and Cost Realism analysis.
• Experience in conducting negotiations.
• Perform Market Research for services, major equipment and components.
• Knowledge and ability to write justification for award documents and negotiation memorandums.
• Ability to work with Program Managers, Engineers, and field personnel to effectively develop statements of work, independent cost estimates.
• CPCM, or Core FAC certifications such as APDP Level II or DAIWA Level II are a plus.
• Experience working with Oracle and/or People Soft a plus.