Procurement Specialist

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Procurement Specialist to provide support for our government customer in Frederick, MD.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform advanced role in collecting customer requirements and determines procurement issues which may apply.
• Will assist team in developing or designing reports to meet acquisition analysis needs.
• Plays key role in identifying procurement sources of data, information and methods to improve procurement strategy, analysis, and reporting.
• Typically analyzes and troubleshoots acquisition requirements for the purpose of collecting and reporting relevant information to meet customer needs.
• May assist in the development of procedures and manuals and other materials to support systems.
• Interface with vendors and internal staff in the fulfillment of customer medical material requisitions manage material sourcing, and process Purchase Requisitions and Purchase orders.
• Exercise global Prime Vendor, Electronic Cataloging (ECAT), and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) programmatic direction by developing, planning, organizing, coordinating, executing, reviewing, and reporting the acquisition methodology on individual medical and non-medical requirements.
• Responsible for order processing which matches requirements against control parameters, resolving order exceptions, and managing order fulfillment from. A critical part of this review is determining whether there are equivalents, substitutes, or standardized items to meet the requirement.
• Monitor Prime Vendor, ECAT, and DLA Programs, analyze problems, and identify solutions throughout the Delayed Delivery Orders Life Cycle process to maintain cost and performance effectiveness.
• Correct all failed status documents associated with their Theater Enterprise Wide Logistics System (TEWLS-AM)[JM1]  orders such as unit of issue changes and price increases.
• Track all set builds DLA depots and U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency (USAMMA) IDIQ contracts from order through shipment and delivery.
• Ensure the adequacy and accuracy of procurement actions in response to contractual requirements using TEWLS and other systems as required.
• Provide reports of discrepancy and deficiency to the supervisor and to the mission command/agency.
• Manage Purchase Order rejections and cancellations; request updates to contracts and source files as required by product changes or vendor cancellations.
• Monitor discrepancies reported by the site’s receiving section to adjudicate validity of the reported discrepancies and resolve issues with the vendor.
• Evaluate Purchase Orders for aged due-in management.
• Use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP and be familiar with DLA contract vehicles such as the DLA Prime Vendor Program, ECAT and ECAT-Readiness contracts for the procurement of medical supplies.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or may substitute degree for an additional 4yrs work experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be capable of using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as System Applications Products (SAP) and be familiar with Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) contract vehicles such as the DLA Prime Vendor Program, the Electronic Catalog (ECAT) and ECAT-Readiness contracts for the procurement of medical supplies.  

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Army Medical Command logistics support experience is preferred.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold an Active Secret clearance.

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The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

“EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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