Procurement and Logistics Specialist

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.Job Description:Parsons is seeking a dedicated Procurement and Logistics Specialist to join our growing team in Boulder, Colorado! In this constantly growing and expanding laboratory environment, a multifaceted Procurement and Logistics Specialist is a necessity. From concept scoping to budgeting, quoting, procuring, tracking, receiving, logging, auditing and inventorying, your workday will never be slow or boring.The program vision is to serve as a research and development incubator for new and innovative remote sensing algorithms, user interfaces, and data analytics to serve the objective to exploit OPIR data from the legacy systems to produce actionable information in support of the battlespace awareness/technical intelligence (BA/TI) mission as well as other emerging mission areas (e.g. civil and environmental).This role is onsite in Boulder Monday-Friday, regular business hours.Link for additional program details: https://boulderlab.org/What You'll Be Doing :

Determining supply needs and researching potential suppliers.

Acting as a liaison and communicating pricing and performance needs to internal teams, vendors, and suppliers.

Sourcing suppliers or working with Parsons corporate procurement to source them and testing product samples.

Documenting the features and benefits of products and services.

Preparing Rough Order Magnitude materials lists and costs for budgeting purposes.

Preparing Bills of Materials and tracking the quote to order to receival process.

Preparing cost-benefit analysis reports for review by managers.

Negotiating favorable procurement contracts with selected vendors and suppliers.

Documenting processes and generating monthly supply cost reports.

Monitoring the company's demand for products to avoid supply shortages.

Keeping abreast of vendor and supplier-related activities in the industry.

Inventory, audit, and prepare incoming equipment requests.

Input procurement information into configuration management control system.

Review supplier and internal procurement organization performance using data and metrics.

Act as a courier for government supplies and internal mailers.

What Required Skills You'll Bring :

Active DoD Secret security clearance, with the ability and willingness to obtain/maintain a Top Secret with SCI access.

The ability to lift 40 pounds unassisted.

The ability to navigate a pallet truck.

2+ years of procurement analysis experience in a related industry.

Proficiency in electronic procurement and analytical software.

In-depth business management, supply chain, and strategic sourcing knowledge.

Advanced analytical skills.

Exceptional negotiation skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Familiarization with MS Toolset including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio

What Desired Skills You Might Bring :

​Top Secret with SCI Access

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related major

Experience with JIRA Assets database

Experience with the CostPoint system for PR and PO tracking

CPSM ISM certification desired

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:SecretThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range:$70,500.00 - $123,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!About UsParsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.