APEX Procurement Technician at Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Auburn, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Negotiation, Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Judgement, Decision Making, Market Research, Contract Management, Procurement, CRM Systems, Training Coordination, Event Logistics, Data Collection, Government Contracts, Social Media, Email Campaigns

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description APEX Procurement Technician Principal Duties and Responsibilities The APEX Procurement Technician, reporting directly to the APEX Accelerator Program Manager, is responsible for serving as first level contact and guidance for clients on government contracts or subcontracts. Performs administrative duties, manages client intake, program reporting, and training workshop coordination in accordance with published guidelines of DoD and MassMEP. Competencies for Success Thrive in a team environment and be able work independently to contribute to the organization’s commitment to core values and strategic plans. Self-motivator with solid organizational skills and attention to detail Sound judgement and decision-making skills Strong customer service and negotiation skills Essential Tasks Serve as the initial point of contact for incoming client inquiries, assessing the complexity of needs and directing clients to the appropriate level of support, either resolving straightforward requests directly or referring more advanced cases to senior procurement specialists. Schedule and coordinate client appointments, training sessions, and follow-ups. Assist clients with basic government registrations (e.g., SAM.gov, SBA profiles). Help maintain client files and update CRM systems with accurate data. Provide general information to businesses about government contracting processes. Conduct preliminary market research and contract award history searches. Support bid matching services by entering and organizing opportunity data. Compile and summarize procurement trends and agency needs. Help organize and support logistics for seminars, webinars, and workshops. Track attendance and feedback from events for reporting purposes. Maintain contact lists and assist with email campaigns or newsletters. Work with Marketing Team on social media or website updates related to program activities. Support outreach efforts by distributing marketing materials and program information. Assist with collecting data for programmatic and financial reports. Help ensure documentation meets DoD and MassMEP standards. Provide general support to Procurement Specialists and Program Managers. Participate in internal meetings and training to build knowledge of procurement processes. Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Requirements Required Qualifications: Certificate or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Operations management, Business, or related field, or High School Diploma and 2+ Years’ Experience in contract management, or procurement Proficient Microsoft Office applications Familiarity with government contracts or procurement Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining performance standards Preferred Qualifications 1-2 Years’ Experience with government contract administration Bi-lingual Spanish Physical Requirements Ability to move through areas as required in an office environment Some moving of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 lbs) Most duties are performed in office environment, occasionally there will be requirement to attend off site events or visit clients. Travel Occasional travel within the state required

Responsibilities

The APEX Procurement Technician serves as the first level contact for clients regarding government contracts and performs various administrative duties. Responsibilities include managing client intake, program reporting, and coordinating training workshops.