Senior Procurement Specialist

We need to produce HTML fragment with headings

for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title. Remove boilerplate like EEO, accommodation, etc. Also remove Job ID etc. The posting includes: "Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st Security Clearance: No Clearance Summary". That's metadata; we can fold into short

or drop. Probably we can include a short paragraph with that info. We need sections: About the role (summary), Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe includes education/experience), Qualifications (maybe overlapping), Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. The posting includes: "Payscale $71,300 - $96,900". Also benefits described: medical & dental insurance, 401(k), etc. No schedule info besides shift: 1st (maybe shift). So we can include Schedule section with "Shift: 1st". Also maybe "Until Filled" as end date. We must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We need to preserve all substantive info. Let's extract. Summary: "The primary purpose of this position is to perform SCM tasks in cooperation with and support of NASSCO’s new construction and repair programs." That's about the role. Responsibilities: list many bullet points. We'll put

• each. Requirements: maybe "2 years of Purchasing experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Liberal Arts or related field." Also "Participate in acquisitions requiring multidisciplinary participation." etc. Actually those are under Skills And Qualifications. We'll separate. Qualifications: maybe same as Requirements? But we need to decide. The posting has "Skills And Qualifications" heading then bullet list. We'll treat that as Skills (maybe combine). But we need separate sections for Skills and Qualifications if content distinct. The list includes both skills and qualifications: education, experience, abilities. We could put education/experience under Qualifications, and abilities under Skills. Let's parse: "Skills And Qualifications 2 years of Purchasing experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Liberal Arts or related field. Participate in acquisitions requiring multidisciplinary participation. Identify and resolve problems posed by evolving supply chain events and occurrences. Strong understanding of the range of supply chain functions, including logistics, inventory and receiving management. Knowledge of material commodity market trends. Proven ability to independently evaluate, negotiate and prepare price/cost analyses. Knowledge of FAR / DFARS and other regulations impacting the procurement process. Experience in executing procurements in accordance with various procurement rules and regulations for both government and commercial contracts and subcontracts. Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Proficient in Microsoft suite." We can split: Qualifications: education and experience (2 years purchasing experience, Bachelor's degree). Skills: the rest (participate in acquisitions, identify/resolve problems, strong understanding, knowledge of trends, proven ability to evaluate, knowledge of FAR/DFARS, experience executing procurements, proven ability to communicate, proficient in Microsoft suite). We'll keep. Physical Demands: maybe not a section; we could drop as not requested. But we could include under Requirements? Not needed. Accountability: maybe part of About the role? Could be separate but not a standard heading. We could incorporate into About the role or Responsibilities. Probably include in About the role. Pay: we have payscale. Benefits: list. Schedule: shift: 1st. Also "Job Posting End Date: Until Filled" maybe include in a short p. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, accommodation, etc. Remove those paragraphs. Now produce HTML. Structure:

  Job Posting End Date: Until Filled. Shift: 1st. Security Clearance: No Clearance.

  About the role

  The primary purpose of this position is to perform SCM tasks in cooperation with and support of NASSCO’s new construction and repair programs. The Senior Procurement Specialist will implement and ensure department compliance with policies and procedures through internal reviews and audits; analyze, plan, coordinate, and implement external transportation requirements necessary to support the material delivery function; actively participate in implementing and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, improve quality, reduce cycle time, and reduce costs; and report to SCM Department supervision/management as assigned.

  But we need to preserve all substantive info; we can keep the summary sentence and maybe incorporate the rest as part of About the role. However the responsibilities list is separate; we should not duplicate. The About the role could just be the summary sentence. But we might lose some info like "Reports to SCM Department supervision/ management as assigned." That's minor; could be included. Better: About the role: summary sentence only. Then Responsibilities: list. Let's extract responsibilities list from "Essential Functions And Duties" and the preceding paragraph after summary. The text after summary: "Responsibilities include but are not limited to procurement tasks, contract negotiation, program estimates-at-completion (EAC’s), department budgeting, material forecasting, cost and price analysis, peer audit, material quality management and supplier performance management. The Senior Procurement Specialist will implement and ensure department compliance with policies and procedures through internal reviews and audits. The Senior Specialist will analyze, plan, coordinate, and implement external transportation requirements necessary to support the material delivery function. The Senior Specialist will actively participate in implementing and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, improve quality, reduce cycle time, and reduce costs. Reports to SCM Department supervision/ management as assigned." Then "Essential Functions And Duties Under general supervision, conduct all aspects of acquisition, manage suppliers and/or perform related inventory/supply analyst functions and cost analyst functions for government and commercial programs and capital projects. Analyze and negotiate terms and conditions of purchase orders for the procurement of moderate-to-high-dollar / high volume supplies and services. Prepare contract terms and monitor performance of supplier(s). Prepare and issue contract modifications while adhering to budget and schedule. Manage and oversee inventory of multiple commodities. Responsible for complex bid development, cost / price analysis, Estimates at Completion (EAC) analysis. Authority to commit to purchases up to a certain dollar limit. Contribute to company goals and business objectives through cost down and process improvement initiatives. Act in a team member capacity. Provide guidance and direction to less experienced supply chain personnel as individually capable and appropriate, related to company programs, projects and/or contracts. Establish good working relationships with suppliers while enforcing contract provisions and resolving contract disagreements. Prepare well written and fully supported procurement packages in accordance with Supply Chain Management (SCM) Purchasing Department procedures. Monitor and direct supplier performance and manage suppliers effectively with on time material delivery and good quality. Analyze and interpret contract documents to determine compliance with prime contracts, NASSCO policy, and government procurement regulations. Identify FAR and DFARS issues which could impact the procurement activity. Perform material management to maintain supply and inventory levels. Resolve material discrepancies and interpret and implement policies and department operating procedures. Interface with other NASSCO departments and suppliers to resolve issues affecting procurements, including investigating and resolving disputes and making decisions about delivery, product, and schedule. Identify complex issues to bring to the attention of management. May make recommendations to management with respect to resolution of issues. Develop and apply a certain level of technical expertise regarding materials and services. Utilize NASSCO business information systems and Purchasing Department systems. Other duties as assigned." We'll combine all these into a responsibilities list. We'll break into logical items. We'll produce
  • each distinct duty. Let's list them: - Perform procurement tasks, contract negotiation, program estimates-at-completion (EAC), department budgeting, material forecasting, cost and price analysis, peer audit, material quality management, supplier performance management. - Implement and ensure department compliance with policies and procedures through internal reviews and audits. - Analyze, plan, coordinate, and implement external transportation requirements necessary to support the material delivery function. - Actively participate in implementing and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, improve quality, reduce cycle time, and reduce costs. - Report to SCM Department supervision/management as assigned. - Conduct all aspects of acquisition, manage suppliers and/or perform related inventory/supply analyst functions and cost analyst functions for government and commercial programs and capital projects. - Analyze and negotiate terms and conditions of purchase orders for the procurement of moderate-to-high-dollar / high volume supplies and services. - Prepare contract terms and monitor performance of supplier(s). - Prepare and issue contract modifications while adhering to budget and schedule. - Manage and oversee inventory of multiple commodities. - Responsible for complex bid development, cost/price analysis, Estimates at Completion (EAC) analysis. - Authority to commit to purchases up to a certain dollar limit. - Contribute to company goals and business objectives through cost down and process improvement initiatives. - Act in a team member capacity. - Provide guidance and direction to less experienced supply chain personnel as individually capable and appropriate, related to company programs, projects and/or contracts. - Establish good working relationships with suppliers while enforcing contract provisions and resolving contract disagreements. - Prepare well written and fully supported procurement packages in accordance with Supply Chain Management (SCM) Purchasing Department procedures. - Monitor and direct supplier performance and manage suppliers effectively with on-time material delivery and good quality. - Analyze and interpret contract documents to determine compliance with prime contracts, NASSCO policy, and government procurement regulations. - Identify FAR and DFARS issues which could impact the procurement activity. - Perform material management to maintain supply and inventory levels. - Resolve material discrepancies and interpret and implement policies and department operating procedures. - Interface with other NASSCO departments and suppliers to resolve issues affecting procurements, including investigating and resolving disputes and making decisions about delivery, product, and schedule. - Identify complex issues to bring to the attention of management. - May make recommendations to management with respect to resolution of issues. - Develop and apply a certain level of technical expertise regarding materials and services. - Utilize NASSCO business information systems and Purchasing Department systems. - Perform other duties as assigned. That's a lot but okay. Now Requirements section: maybe include "2 years of Purchasing experience" and "Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Liberal Arts or related field." Also maybe "Ability to distinguish color" from Physical Demands? That's a requirement. Also "Must be physically able to commute to buildings throughout the shipyard." etc. But those are physical demands; we could include under Requirements or maybe not needed. The instruction says include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have that info; we could put under Requirements. But we also have Qualifications separate; we already used Qualifications for education/experience. Let's decide: We'll have Requirements: "2 years of Purchasing experience; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Liberal Arts or related field; Ability to distinguish color; Must be physically able to commute to buildings throughout the shipyard; Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing; Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise." That seems like a lot but it's from Physical Demands. Might be okay. Qualifications: maybe we could treat as "Participate in acquisitions requiring multidisciplinary participation; Identify and resolve problems posed by evolving supply chain events and occurrences; Strong understanding of the range of supply chain functions, including logistics, inventory and receiving management; Knowledge of material commodity market trends; Proven ability to independently evaluate, negotiate and prepare price/cost analyses; Knowledge of FAR / DFARS and other regulations impacting the procurement process; Experience in executing procurements in accordance with various procurement rules and regulations for both government and commercial contracts and subcontracts; Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; Proficient in Microsoft suite." But that overlaps with Skills. Actually the list under Skills And Qualifications includes both. We could just have Skills section containing all those items, and not have Qualifications separate. But the instruction says use headings for those categories if content exists. We could combine education/experience into Qualifications, and the rest into Skills.