IT Procurement Specialist

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Procurement Specialist to join the team!

We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have any guarantee at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews.

The IT Procurement Specialist will:

• Responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies pricing from distributors and OEMs.

• The position requires a strong combination of strategic thinking and tactical day-to-day problem-solving as well as a high proficiency with data, detail, and cross-functional communication.

• Explore order quantities, and lead tie to optimize trade-offs between time and order fulfillment efficiency.

• Contacting suppliers to follow up on purchase orders, compare and analyze suppliers for price reasonableness and performance.

• Support special projects as required to obtain data and information needed to support decision making.

• Manage suppliers and internal stakeholders through the purchasing/fulfillment process.

• Provide budgeting, forecasting, and cost estimating support.

• Provide detailed financial reports, including budget planning and phasing for forecasted renewals and replacement costs.

• Prepare fiscal year and 5-year financial views for multiple divisions to meet contractual requirements.

• Aide in annual IT Phasing Plan for the division; review IT purchase requests and issue IT plan numbers to track procurements in the IT Purchase Plan.

• Meet with Management weekly to disseminate EA, OCIO, Center, and Agency IT information as related to the division; request approval to procure IT hardware and software to meet division requirements.

• Work with the budget office to procure approved IT hardware, software, and annual maintenance agreements in accordance with Center and Agency policy (i.e. CITR, ESP, etc.).

• Manage software license maintenance agreements to ensure timely renewal and consolidate licenses where possible by reviewing license utilization logs annually.

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in a related area and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

• Business Administration, Supply Chain or Finance is preferred, but not required.

• Familiar with NASA/JSC procurement process and compliance requirements.

• Self-motivated, team player, and adaptable to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Familiar with Microsoft Office products.

• Experience organizing and prioritizing tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules.

• Experience with preparing written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.

• Experience with effectively interacting with customers and management at all levels.

Requisition Preferences:

• NASA/JSC experience strongly preferred.

• Some college preferred.

• Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position .

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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