Procurement Administrator - Junior to Mid-Level (Finance)

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Your Role: Tetra Tech, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time junior to mid-level Procurement Administrator for our Newark, DE operations. Remote work is an option.

The Procurement Specialist is independently responsible for the full life cycle of federal subcontract administration. Primary responsibilities include (1) Independently managing large, complex subcontracts under Federal contracts; (2) providing contractual/subcontract advice to project offices and Project Managers; (3) ensuring compliance to various regulations, policies and contracts; and (4) determining contractual obligations and risk mitigation. Additional responsibilities include:

• Support technical staff by determining appropriate acquisition instruments based on project requirements.
• Create, modify, and execute purchase orders, subcontracts and independent consultant agreements.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and vendors regarding consent to subcontract, contractual revisions, and other contractual matters.
• Draft procurement documentation, including RFQs/RFPs, evaluation memos, negotiations, and sole source justifications.
• Conduct commercial item determinations for procurement of commodities and services.
• Ensure project compliance with government contracting requirements.
• Support Project Managers and field offices by providing guidance on contractual requirements.
• Manage the subcontract start-up and close-out process.
• Perform cost/price analysis of subcontractor bids and proposals.
• Negotiate subcontracts for both pricing and terms and conditions.
• Continuously identify ways to streamline the Subcontracts departments' procedures and processes.
• Assist the Subcontract Director with annual reviews and updates to manuals, trainings and templates to reflect changes to internal policies and client regulations.
• Assist other procurement team members in completing bi-annual (twice yearly) internal review of subcontract files.
• Provide procurement and contracts training to Project Managers, business development, and field office staff.
• Provide contractual advice to junior Contracts team members and/or manage the Contracts Administrators and Specialists.
• Oversee government small business reporting and ensure small business targets are met for global projects.
• Support audits and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

This position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience. The ideal candidate must also have/be:

• Previous financial and project management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent negotiating and budgeting skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and proficient in Word.

Degree / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business or finance.

Benefits:

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Health and Safety:

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

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