Program Procurement Support/Coordinator - Rail and Transit

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a strong Program Procurement Support/Coordinator in the NY/NJ area with rail and transit experience! This is a great opportunity to work with a World-Class Team on a multi-billion dollar project in NY/NJ.

WHO WE ARE

A technology-driven national security and global infrastructure solutions provider

WHAT WE DO

Provide fast, scalable, disruptive solutions to our customers' most pressing challenges

HOW WE DO IT

Use our unique expertise to layer and integrate solutions that represent the state of the art

WHY WE EXIST

To transform tomorrow for the better

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Provides management and direction for all procurement functions on a major rail and transit project, including purchasing, expediting, supplier data control, supplier quality, and traffic.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and helps develop price schedules/bid sheets, ensuring they are set up in a manner to become reimbursable.

• Performs market research on price and pricing methodologies.

• Conducts analysis of proposals/bids etc.

• Supports procurement in negotiations as it relates to price.

• Presents analysis to selection committees and procurement.

• Drafts fair and reasonable determination memo for each procurement.

• Acts as a liaison to procurement during change orders or if there is a dispute that arises in regard to pricing after award.

• Drafts justifications for variances between ICE estimates and awarded amounts.

• May assist in future audits as it pertains to price. ?

• Keeps abreast of all pending and current legislation affecting procurement functions. Makes recommendations to management for policy changes, as appropriate.

• Researches current information and remains knowledgeable regarding markets and suppliers worldwide.

• Completes special assignments from the Department Manager as the need arises. In the Department Manager's absence or upon request, acts as the Manager with full signature authority.

• Establishes budgets, schedules, and plans for the discipline or project and ensures that goals are met or exceeded.

• Participates in gathering, analyzing, and preparing data for proposals. Represents the Procurement Department in client presentations and related business development activities.

• Takes an active role in the Quality Improvement Process and encourages technical excellence of assigned staff.

• Interviews, selects, and manages personnel. Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as corporate and project needs dictate. Through subordinate supervisors, reviews work produced by those assigned to ensure that all applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed, and that quality is acceptable to the Company and to the client.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Economics (or related field) and typically 15+ years of diversified experience in all phases of procurement activities on major global engineering and construction projects, including managerial experience.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Cost Price Procurement experience required.

• Extensive experience in all aspects of procurement, proven managerial capability, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.

• A familiarity with various business aspects of the engineering and construction industry such as innovative proposals, partnering, project financing, and risk mitigation, is preferred.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range

$126,600.00 - $227,900.00

We 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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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 Us

Parsons 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+.

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