Procurement Specialist
We are client driven and employee focused at Condor Security of America, Inc. We’ve had explosive growth in the past few years, employee retention and satisfaction have been key to our success! Established and licensed in CA, AZ, MD, NC, NM, NV, VA and WA, our team provides our clients with unrivaled services. We are looking for a dependable team player with business maturity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
Apply today and join a team that treats you as a person first, and an employee second. We believe in offering our team members flexibility wherever possible. Condor wants you to grow your career alongside the company at large. We look forward to speaking with you!
Scope of Position
The Procurement Specialist researches contracts available through government procurement entities, identifies opportunities, and manages the contract bidding process, while continually developing relationships with clients and prospective clients. This position provides administrative support to upper management in a fast-paced environment. All duties must be performed in accordance with client and company policies and standard operating procedures, following all state and federal regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive or restrictive:
Government Contract Management
- Review RFP’s and make recommendations, creates bid quotes, and pricing analysis spreadsheets
- Act as a liaison to receive and disseminate potential contract information to departments within Condor
- Manages contract amendments and renewals
- Confirms staffing availability with Regional Supervisors (Central Coast, South Bay, North Bay, other states)
- Communicating contract information and schedules to the Scheduling Manager to enter in Win Team
- Amendments in the scope of work as proposed by the client
- Gather additional contract information from the client; this will include phone screenings and email correspondences to construct a winning proposal
Pricing Analysis
- Utilized to estimate the required bill rate on a proposal. Pricing analysis will combine multiple components of the proposal to reach an estimated bill rate.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, addressing any questions or concerns in a timely manner.
Business Development
- Identify new business opportunities through research
- Utilization of government procurement sites
- Identify new avenues to generate business within the government sector
Training
- Attend webinars and in-person training, to learn the procedures for Government proposal and pricing writing. Including the necessary steps for writing the pricing proposals and assisting with the technical proposals on all RFP’s
Administrative Support
Provide administrative support to upper management
- Including, but not limited to create new contracting processes, update current templates, screen phone calls for contracting questions/concerns, calendar trainings and/or webinars for the contracting department, complete vendor registrations for new business avenues, coordinate, and schedule meetings
- Provide analyses and recommendation to management
- Collaboration and coordination with regional managers
- Data entry, filing, drafting correspondence, and other administrative task
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills
- 5 years of administrative experience
- Contracting background preferred
- Advanced MS Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Google Suite
- Proficient in English grammar and professional writing
- Typing speed of 50WPM
- Knowledge of professional phone and email etiquette
- Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
- Strong work ethic
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills, including speaking, writing and active listening
- A dependable team player with business maturity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
- Negotiation Skills
- Working knowledge of or the ability to learn relevant company operating systems, software, and programming
- Keen attention to detail
- Efficient troubleshooting abilities
- Bilingual/biliterate is a plus
Education and Certification Requirements
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
- College degree preferred in Business
Physical Functions and Working Environment
Work is generally performed in an office setting under minimal temperature variations, a generally hazard free, and moderate noise environment.
- Frequent extended sitting
- Climbing stairs, standing, and walking
- Occasional bending, twisting, and kneeling
- Occasional lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds
- Frequent keyboarding, reaching, and grasping
- Clear vision at 20 inches or less
This is an office-based position in Salinas, CA.
Bonus is paid as follows: $600.00 at 90 days of continuous employment.*
*Restrictions Apply; no call offs and/or no shows, no tardiness, or failure to complete all required reports including proper timekeeping.
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,440.00 - $49,920.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Salinas, CA 93901: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person