Contracts and performs administrative functions relative to the procurement of subcontracted services and materials in support of a prime contract with the Government. The Acquisition Specialist II works under the general supervision of the Acquisition Lead.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions include but are not limited to, the following duties. Additional essential functions may be identified by the organization and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal elements. Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function. Those that are listed under the examples of work are not all-inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization

• Compiles information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement in a support contract with a government agency.
• Coordinates and verifies that statements of work precisely describe the product or service being solicited; Interfaces with suppliers, Vertex technical personnel, and customers
• Develop requests for quotes (RFQs) and requests for proposals (RFPs) for solicitation of bids for aircraft material and support services.
• Analyze bids and awards contracts based on best value, proper justification, and cost/price analysis
• Perform purchasing functions in accordance with purchasing procedures, system procedures, Vertex policies, customer procedures, and U.S. Government laws and regulations
• Effectively write, negotiate, and administer ordering agreements and purchase orders.
• Accurately and expeditiously process purchase orders through the automated procurement system
• Provide documentation to support all purchases in accordance with procurement policies, procedures, and contract clauses incorporated from the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Determines availability of ordered items and suggests substitutes when necessary
• Provides project support; cost estimates, availability, source development
• Evaluate supplier performance
• Audits/reviews purchase order files
• Follows up on purchase order agreements and delivery dates
• Performs other duties as assigned

Incumbent performs other job-related tasks as assigned and required; any duties/tasks included in the employee's performance evaluation elements are essential to that employee's position within the job classification.

The following minimum qualifications have been identified by the contract statement of work and subject matter experts (SME) who have supervised this position or functioned in the position; they are based on job analysis information supplied by these SMEs.

Minimum Qualifications:

The following skills and abilities are required:

• At least four (4) years of experience working in a procurement/purchasing environment.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Some travel is required (minimal)
• Demonstrated experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with competitive negotiation through the Source Selection Process.
• Strong negotiating skills
• Experienced in purchasing aircraft parts in support of FAA part 145 repair station, General Aviation, is preferred
• College or seminar courses in Business Administration are preferred
• Analytical abilities sufficient to interpret and comply with detailed administrative procedures and written and/or oral instructions and regulations
• Analytical abilities sufficient to make sound, independent judgments
• Knowledge of standard cost accounting principles preferred
• Strong desktop skills
• Well-developed oral and written communications.

Physical Demands:

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 essential functions.

The employee frequently is required to communicate, type, use the phone, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, and stoop, or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The work environment is typical of that found in a shared office environment (cubicle). The purchasing function is moderate to fast pace with frequent urgent demands. Frequent interruptions and multiple tasking can be expected.

Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans