Logistics / Procurement Analyst

Logistics / IT Procurement Specialist

Aleut Federal is seeking an Logistics / IT Procurement Specialist (ITPS) who will aid the IT supply chain needs of the USSPACECOM mission. Member will ensure transactional procurement functions are performed to reduce costs, ensure supply continuity, mitigate risk, increase efficiency, while meeting operations specifications and providing the best overall value to the mission. The Logistical / ITPS reviews budget requirement in support of USSPACECOM / J6. The member will also serve as the primary vessel to receive vendor quotes, Request for Information (RFI) and conduct purchases utilizing Costpoint as well as an Aleut provided purchase credit card (P-Card). Additionally, the member will develop relationships with vendors and suppliers, and makes recommendations. This position requires an understanding of business operations and process improvement. Additionally, the Procurement Specialist must have strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills, as they work with a diverse number of people. They are responsible for research, cost analysis, inventory control, negotiating, dispositioning, and projecting future needs for the program.

Essential Duties :

• Maintain excellent communication with all business stakeholders, to include the Government Client, Internal Corporate Partners and Current / Potential Business Partners.
• Document and maintain required contractual / purchase order records and correspondence.
• Collaborate with Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), 21st Comm Squadron, Information Assurance (IA), System Security Officers (SSOs), and the Base Equipment Custodian Officer (BECO) to ensure that prior to Government authorization of purchase, all equipment is Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant and is in compliance with Government network(s).
• Assist in asset management procedures as required
• Discover General Services Administration (GSA) approved vendors and initiate business and organization partnerships
• Identifies and conducts research on suppliers to ensure that the organization's standards of quality, timing, and reliability of supply are met
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
• Finalize purchase details of orders and assist ITEC with the receipt of equipment deliveries
• Track and report key functional metrics
• Complete Purchase Authorization Requests (PARs)
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, items received and track deliveries
• Perform quarterly software and licensing audits
• Assist the IT Equipment Custodians (ITEC) with equipment inventories as an additional and serve as an alternate ITEC
• Learn the Costpoint procurement process and how to order on the Costpoint system
• Work closely with Aleut Procurement System and Supply Management Specialist
• Maintain register / balance of all Other Direct Costs (ODCs) and Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs)
• Purchase equipment using Company Purchasing Card

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Location : Colorado Springs, CO