Procurement Lead Job Vacancy - PAE

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

PAE is a

leading provider of integrated global mission services to the U.S. Government

and its allied partners. For over Sixty years, PAE has provided training,

logistics, operations and maintenance services to support complex missions for

customers around the world. PAE employs approximately 15,000 people in over 60

countries supporting some of the most meaningful and exciting missions in the

world. 

Job Summary:  The Procurement Lead will support PAE’s

African Operations by being responsible for cradle to grave procurement support

to include contributing to the development of the management strategies,

assisting with the execution approach and coordinating the overall written

procurement proposal plans and text, and price estimates for formal and

informal proposal activities within the company.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

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The incumbent will provide daily procurement support

for current task orders and business development efforts to secure new contract

awards (as required)

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Maintain an in-depth working knowledge of Federal

Acquisition Regulations and standard commercial procurement practices

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Prepares and manages solicitations for complex

acquisitions through the following activities: coordinating and reviewing

statements of work for accuracy, selecting appropriate corporate, prime

contract, and applicable FAR and FAR flow-down terms and conditions,

establishing bid or performance evaluation factors, and other measures

incorporated into the Requests for Proposal as may be appropriate for the

procurement. Interprets Subcontract requirements for Proposal Management Team.

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Acts as the focal point when bids are received,

reviews both the technical and cost proposals, and coordinates formal technical

evaluations with the appropriate subject-matter expert

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Negotiates Teaming Agreements (TA) and

Non-disclosure Agreements (NDA) with selected teammates, vendors and

consultants

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Works closely with PAE technical staff, and resolves

matters of disagreement between PAE and the potential subcontractor.

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Consults with company staff representing the legal,

technical, financial, and managerial interests of the subcontract award and

technical performance.

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Ensures the receipt, accuracy and timeliness of

subcontractor submitted documents relating to the subcontract deliverables, and

monitors performance relative to timeliness, cost considerations, and technical

objectives.

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Prepares price and/or cost analyses using techniques

other than adequate price competition.

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Prepares and submits written reports, letters, and

memoranda required for internal and external distribution.

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Provides formal procurement training to Procurement

and Program personnel

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Coordinates subcontracting activities with various

internal and external sources.

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Provides leadership and oversight to less

experienced Subcontract Administrators and Buyers.

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May have supervisory responsibilities over less

senior procurement staff

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Manages the supplier development process through

interaction with new and existing suppliers, monitoring supplier performance,

and initiating corrective action and process improvement activities to promote

optimal supplier performance

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Performs any other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

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The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in

related discipline

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A minimum of eight to ten years’ experience in a

government contracting environment.

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In some cases, educational requirements may be

adjusted or waived for more than 15 years applicable work experience.

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Excellent written and oral communication skills

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Significant experience working in an approved

purchasing system (CPSR) environment is strongly preferred.

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Demonstrated ability to perform in high-pressure

situations in an austere environment

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Candidate must be able to organize and prioritize

multiple projects of competing priority and varying scope

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Candidate must have the ability to work within very

tight timelines while maintaining the integrity of the procurement activity

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Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations

is required.

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Extensive experience with Microsoft Office software

to include: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Projects.

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Minimal to moderate travel may be required, CONUS or

OCONUS locations

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Written and verbal fluency in French is desired

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Prior experience with international procurement

activities performed in conflict and post-conflict regions of the world is an

added advantage

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Prior experience managing aviation (chartered

flights) subcontracts will be an added advantage

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Proficiency in the Costpoint ERP platform is highly

desired

Travel

Requirements: International travel required (60-70%). Travel will

include destinations in regions that are austere, conflict, and post-conflict.

Modern amenities such as running water and continuous electricity may not be

available.

If you suit the

above job profile and desire to work with in of the world’s integrated global

mission, PAE, then please visit the web link below to visit recruitment site

and Click Apply.

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