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MITRE · 20 hours ago

Senior Procurement Specialist

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$88K/yr - $133K/yr

5+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to tackling the nation's toughest challenges. They are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Procurement Specialist to manage Purchase Orders and ensure compliance with corporate policies and federal regulations while fostering collaborative relationships with internal customers.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

Responsibilities

Process a high volume of Requisitions for both commodities and labor-based services in accordance with MITRE MITRE's Corporate Policies and Practices and Federal Acquisition Regulations

Negotiate & execute vendor Service Level agreements., license agreements, membership forms, terms and conditions of purchase

Apply continuous improvement methodologies to create improved procurement processes and experience

Use experience and working understanding to execute various procurements autonomously

Develop compliant Procurement Packages

Have a working understanding of internal and external audit requirements (i.e., DCAA and DCMA)

Exercise independent judgement within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods for obtaining solutions, with a focus on clear communications and relationship management

Demonstrate multiple and multilevel relationship building, via verbal and written communications, to foster collaborative relationships with both internal and external customers

Participates in ad-hoc projects as they arise

Qualification

Procurement acquisition processContract negotiationCommercial contractingContinuous process improvementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft O365Communication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solving skillsInterpersonal skillsFlexibilityAdaptabilityDetail-orientedSelf-starter

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience

4+ years' experience in procurement acquisition process and contract negotiation

Proven track record of successful contract negotiations, driving cost savings, and securing favorable terms and conditions

Commercial contracting experience (i.e., SaaS solutions, Hardware & Hardware Maintenance, Software & Software Maintenance)

Labor-based contracting & subcontracting experience

Demonstrated experience in the negotiation of agreements and contract terms

Strong analytical skills to assess supplier proposals, perform total cost analysis, and identify areas for negotiation

Ability to exercise independent judgment and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced organizational environment

Experience with continuous process improvement methodologies

Demonstrated proficiency in Windows environment including Microsoft O365, SharePoint, Word, and Excel

This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

Ability to travel 5% of the time

Preferred

Strong organizational and proof-reading skills and detailed oriented

Confident self-starter who can work under pressure, using their own initiative and with the drive to work to aggressive deadlines and to see tasks through to completion

Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact at all levels of the organization

Demonstrated proficiency in Deltek Costpoint financial System

Demonstrated understanding of Procure-to-Pay Ivalua

Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to prioritize tasks and managing competing demands in an ever-changing environment

Company

MITRE

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The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.

Founded in 1958

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees