Procurement Specialist

Overview

WSP is seeking a Procurement Specialist with the potential to work out of any WSP office. Available locations include Chicago, IL;
Exton, PA;
Los Angeles, CA;
San Diego, CA;
Washington, DC;
Orlando, FL;
Miami, FL;
Tallahassee, FL;
West Palm Beach, FL;
Atlanta, GA;
New Orleans, LA;
Charlotte, NC;
Raleigh, NC;
Columbia, SC;
Austin, TX;
Dallas, TX;
Houston, TX; and Richmond, VA.

• Support division's sourcing capabilities and supply chain.
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to acquire the best value and most cost-effective deals.
• Issue Master Service Agreements, notices to proceed, purchase orders, and task orders.
• Provide overall project management office support with contract related duties.
• Vet and onboard prospective vendors and subcontractors.
• Support client proposal and bid efforts with subcontractor and vendor related activity.
• Coordinate procurement/supply staff in office, remote, and field.
• Review and process subcontractor invoices to ensure compliance with applicable Federal Wage regulations.
• Act as subcontractor liaison for contracting, subcontracting, invoicing, and payment activities.
• Support the development of performance risk ratings of contractors and evaluation of cost and pricing data.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in business, public administration, legal studies, or equivalent.
• 5–7 years experience in the contracting field with DoD, DHS, FEMA, USACE, and USPS including management of cost-reimbursement-type contracts with contract values of at least $1,.
• 5–7 years of project related work with procurement, subcontractor invoices, etc.
• Support the development of performance risk ratings of contractors and evaluation of cost and pricing data.
• Prior project procurement/administrative experience.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment and can handle change in priorities.
• Availability to work outside the normal work schedule.
• Strong administrative, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Thorough understanding of FAR, DFAR, FTA, and DOL regulations.
• Disaster/Emergency Response, Logistics/Dispatch experience.
• FEMA IC, and NIMS certifications.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for circumstances such as bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $74,200 – 129,800

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position  unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.