Acquisition Management Specialist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Ann Arbor, Michigan • $54.06k - $94.66k / year • 1w ago

JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) at the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) with one vacancy in Ann Arbor, MI. MAJOR DUTIES: As an Acquisition Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties: - Support the planning and administrative needs of the laboratory by assist in developing solicitations and contract awards. Perform cradle-to-grave contract administration to include contract closeouts. Follow established guidelines while under the direction of higher graded specialists. - Provide support throughout the procurement process. Develop Statements of Work, maintain file documentation, and draft memorandums. Utilize a government purchase card and reconcile purchase card transactions and processing invoices. Collaborate with vendors and representatives to discuss procurement needs, product or service quality, market prices, and delivery schedules. - Perform post-award activities for the office. Review contracts, work directives, and other ordering instruments to extract schedules of deliverable items and services. Determine the impact of delinquencies and expedite actions as necessary. Coordinate with technical personnel to address slippages, resolve specification issues, and assess the acceptance of substitute items. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.