Procurement Specialist at WSP

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

129800.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Contract Management, Negotiation, Vendor Management, Project Management, Risk Assessment, Compliance, Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, Communication, Organizational Skills, Multi-tasking, Administrative Skills, Federal Regulations, Logistics, Disaster Response

Industry

Professional Services

Description

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Procurement Specialist with the potential to work out of any WSP office, which could include Chicago, IL; Exton, PA; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Washington, DC; Orlando, FL; Miami, FL; Tallahassee, FL; West Palm Beach, FL; Atlanta, GA; New Orleans, LA; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Columbia, SC; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; and Richmond, VA. Be involved in projects with our Federal Programs - Program Management Procurement Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact Support division's sourcing capabilities and supply chain. Responsible for supporting negotiating with suppliers and vendors to acquire the best value/most cost-effective deals. Support division's purchasing including issuance of Master Service Agreements, notices to proceed, purchase orders, and task orders. Supporting overall project management office with contract related duties. Vetting and onboarding of prospective vendors and subcontractors. Supporting client proposal/bid efforts with subcontractor/vendor related activity. Coordination of procurement/supply staff in office/remote/field. Review and process subcontractor invoices to ensure compliance with applicable Federal Wage regulations Act as subcontractor liaison for contracting, subcontracting, invoicing, and payment activities Support the development performance risk ratings of contractors and evaluation of cost and pricing data Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Who You Are Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or associates degree in business, public administration, legal studies or equivalent. 5 - 7 years experience in the contracting field with DoD, DHS, FEMA, USACE and USPS including management of cost-reimbursement-type contracts with contract values of at least $1,000.000.00. 5 - 7 years of project related work with procurement, subcontractor invoices, etc. Support the development performance risk ratings of contractors and evaluation of cost and pricing data. Prior project procurement/administrative experience. Works well under in a fast-paced environment and able to handle change in priorities. Availability to work outside the normal work schedule. Strong administrative, communication and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Preferred Requirements Thorough understanding of FAR, DFAR, FTA and DOL regulations. Disaster/Emergency Response, Logistics/Dispatch experience. FEMA ICS and NIMS certifications. WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $74,200 – 129,800 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. Expected Salary (Colorado only): $74,200 – 121,770 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. #LI-AW1 About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Responsibilities

The Procurement Specialist will support the division's sourcing capabilities and supply chain, negotiate with suppliers for cost-effective deals, and manage contract-related duties. Additional responsibilities include vetting vendors, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.