Technology Purchasing Administrator

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Purchasing Administrator/Manager, Technology Specialist to provide full-cycle purchase administration to support management for our technology spend. Source Suppliers, solicit proposals, vet submissions, negotiate, and award Supplier agreements/purchase orders for technology purchases. Take the opportunity to join a growing team of business professionals who deliver quality solutions to public and private clients.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with the Project Managers, Operating Managers, Suppliers, and other Stakeholders
• Maintain a working knowledge of standard procurement practices specializing in technology
• Attend training as necessary to keep current on industry updates, best practices, etc.
• Review and analyze specifications, statements of work, pricing and other contractual provisions with Suppliers
• Participate in proposal process by coordinating actions between Dewberry stakeholders and Suppliers
• Review and negotiate Supplier redlines
• Prepare and maintain complete Purchase Order and Supplier files in accordance with Dewberry corporate procurement guidance, and other applicable references to ensure compliance throughout the procurement cycle
• Prepare Supplier modifications
• Actively manage the procurement process from identification of need, solicitation, proposal submissions, order placement, and closeout
• Use experience and working understanding of Supplier relationships to support Dewberry corporate and Project Managers with various technology needs under given contracts
• Ensure compliance and act as expert for company practices, policies, procedures as it relates to all technology Supplier activities
• Help ensure that Procurement operates ethically and in strict compliance with client requirements and law
• Lead development, communication, and implementation of guidance, training, and support to all staff on purchasing processes and best practices
• Assist with developing, communicating, and implementing procurement strategies and plans in accordance with overall company and business objectives
• Plan, organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks to perform job functions in an orderly, efficient manner
• Work professionally in a team environment and independently as necessary
• Provide support to co-workers, Suppliers, and auditors

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years’ experience in supplier management and/or contracting
• Thorough knowledge of and experience in the acquisition process
• Demonstrated experience with managing the procurement process including solicitation, evaluation, award, and documentation
• Experience negotiating terms and conditions, analyzing for risk, and recommending mitigation strategies
• Previous experience with the full range of subcontract types, FFP, Cost Plus, Hourly not to Exceed, Time & Material, etc.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and supplier management skills
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, presentation)
• Ability to achieve agreed upon goals
• Demonstrated professionalism
• Sound business ethics
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to effectively use MS Office (Access, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to gain proficiency in enterprise procurement tools

Preferred Characteristics

• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employee’s. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.