Job Description

Centurion Consulting Group is looking for a Sr. GPS Subcontract Procurement Analyst for a long term federal government project.  The ideal candidate will be a US Citizen and hold an Active TS Clearance.  This position is 100% remote. 

Work You’ll Do:

• Acts as an IT procurement SME for the Government and Public Services Practice (GPS)Procurement SME to drive business strategy and results. Advises client delivery teams on appropriate procurement relates strategy. Responsible to execute various activities related to procurement of software, hardware and other commodities as needed for the Government & Public Services (GPS) practice. Reviews software and reseller terms and conditions to identify and mitigate negotiation risks between Suppliers and client.
• Oversee critical and complex competitive bidding process, conduct routine analyses, including price/cost analysis
• Use proven sourcing strategies to support business clients’ requirements for software, hardware and other commodities as needed.
• Provide proposal support to Proposal Teams as needed for software, hardware and other commodities to include advising in the development of the bill of materials.
• Responsible for the end-to-end procurement process of goods-based commodities based on program requirements including issuing RFQ packages, receiving and evaluating quotes, negotiating price and terms, new vendor set up processes and vendor due diligence.
• Prepares purchase order packages in compliance with client's Approved Purchasing System policies and procedures.
• Strategically manages supplier relationships and supports client's supplier diversity programs
• Interact professionally, using highly developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with an emphasis on Customer oriented services
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• TS Clearance required
• Minimum 4 years of experience
• Experience purchasing hardware and software or SaaS solutions, and other IT related products.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred:

• Experience with the Coupa Procure to Pay platform
• Deltek Costpoint experience
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating, and leveraging value added reseller agreements
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong consultative and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability work effectively work collaboratively with teams
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask while also being detail oriented.