Contract Management Specialist (Buyer) Schenectady, NY

Job Summary

As a Contract Management Specialist at BPMI, you will be responsible for performing contract functions which provide for budgeting, negotiation, placement, administration, and close out of contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and Government specifications. The individual should possess the following attributes to complete the essential duties:

• Questioning attitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple competing priorities
• Complete work efforts in accordance with established schedules
• Team effectively with peers and management

Essential Duties

• Compile input and analyses for budgets, Prime Contract proposals, and post award financial assessments.
• Develop price, cost, small value, or hybrid estimates to support budgetary forecasts and/or acquisitions, in accordance with estimating requirements.
• Develop acquisition strategy, including risk assessment, and submit for Government approval, as required.
• Prepare and issue request for proposal (RFP) for Government-approved sole source and/or competitive solicitations, perform proposal openings, and conduct detailed analysis of supplier proposals.
• Resolve all technical and administrative exceptions/clarifications (as needed) and obtain written agreement from supplier(s).
• Submit request for field pricing assistance (as needed).
• Prepare for and conduct purchase order discussions/negotiations.
• Write a formal recommendation to document that the procurement action will be awarded at a fair and reasonable price, with contract delivery dates that will meet Program needs from a supplier who is technically capable to provide a quality product in accordance with all contractual requirements; may be submitted for Government-approval, if required.
• Participate in post-placement contract administration, including but not limited to the following: continuous communication with supplier, negotiating and placing purchase order amendments, proactively following contract line items and special contract clauses, processing supplier shipping documents and invoices, preparing reports as needed to support requirements and/or stakeholder requests, and processing purchase order close-out documentation in a timely manner.
• Develop relationships with supplier counterparts and maintain open communication with the supplier lead contract professional.
• Input and reconcile data and/or information across various data systems, when applicable, including but not limited to budgeting, procurement scheduling, estimating, and logistics systems.
• Cook up with engineering counterparts, management, and operations departments, including supplier security, fleet support and logistics, quality, and finance, to effectively, efficiently, and productively execute contract requirements.
• Occasional travel to alternate sites and/or supplier locations as needed to establish and maintain strong business relationships, ensure quality compliance, and oversee the timely delivery of materials and services.

What You Can Expect

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

About the Company

Name : Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc.

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