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Hood.\nResponsible for managing the issuance of purchase orders up to $100,000.00 without redelegation by Corporate Headquarters. \nIssues and reviews written purchase orders for accuracy, form, content and appearance, using all available resources while seeking price and availability on any requirement. This includes knowledge of competition when there is more than one source for any item. \nResponsible for establishment of his or her own sources and determining which is more favorable to the Government. \nEstablishes all purchase agreements and maintains schedule of contracts and procurement files. \nAnalyzes quotes on repair cases and authorizes the vendor to proceed when the cost is within repair authorization.\nDetermine best value by evaluating Vendors price differences, quality of proposed solution, environmental/energy efficiency, past performance record, maintenance availability, shelf life and warranty. \nDevelop procurement strategy, make recommendations for procedural adjustments.\nResponsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost-effective way; while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications; ability to commit the company financially with defined purchase parameters.\nHandles orders that involve making judgments such as choosing which specific product or material from the establishment's product lines. Select or reject accordingly.\nMaintain purchasing files and manage the templates and forms needed to support the purchasing function.\nConduct market research to determine best value solutions for pricing proposal efforts and procurement. Negotiates pricing to obtain best value.\nServe as a liaison with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices.\nEnsure compliance with government contractual legislation and codes of practice.\nThis position may be designated as Mission Critical as required by the company to meet contract requirements. \nThis position may be part of an emergency management/response team as required by the company to meet contract requirements.\nOther duties as assigned\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in a business-related field is preferred, or a minimum of four (4) years of experience in lieu of a degree. \nSuccessfully pass background and drug screening\nPreferred Qualifications\nMinimum three (3) years of experience buying and contracting for services, equipment, and products.\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nAdvanced Microsoft Office proficiency level competency in execution of complex Microsoft Office software tasks executing features in Excel, Access, etc. (e.g. complex pivot tables, slicers, data comparison, data merges, database creation, database revision, table creation, etc.\nKnowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical trades is preferred.\nGovernment contracting background is preferred.\nCommercial contracting experience is preferred\nIn-depth knowledge of supplier contract award, administration and performance management process including strong price analysis and negotiation skills.\nProficiency in bookkeeping programs and related software. \nExceptional attention to detail and accuracy\nHigh level of integrity and trustworthiness. \nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.\nPhysical Demands\n(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)\nSufficient fine motor skill for use of computers, calculator with an ability to withstand repetitive keyboarding for extended periods of time\nVisual, auditory and communication abilities sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job\nAbility to kneel bend and twist at the waist on an occasional basis,\nAbility to push, pull, carry and lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds on a regular basis and more on an occasional basis\nAbility to travel by plane and safely operate a motor vehicle\nAny estimated salary provided by this job board may not align with Chenega's compensation program. 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