Procurement Specialist II

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.Performs advanced procurement and acquisition analysis by collecting customer requirements, identifying procurement issues, and improving sourcing strategy, reporting, and data integrity to meet mission needs.Compensation & BenefitsEstimated Starting Salary Range for Procurement Specialist II: Pay commensurate with experience.Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.Procurement Specialist II Responsibilities IncludeCollecting, validating, and documenting customer requirements to support timely procurement actionsIdentifying procurement issues, risks, and constraints that may affect acquisition strategy and executionAnalyzing and troubleshooting acquisition requirement packages to ensure completeness and traceabilityIdentifying procurement data sources and improving methods for procurement strategy, analysis, and reportingAssisting in the development and design of reports and dashboards to support acquisition analysis needsSupporting the development of procedures, manuals, job aids, and other materials to improve procurement systems and workflowsCoordinating with stakeholders to resolve data discrepancies, clarify requirements, and support decision-makingPerforms other job-related duties as assignedProcurement Specialist II Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities RequestedBachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)-Preferred 4+ years of experience supporting procurement, acquisition, contract support, or purchasing operations-Required Experience collecting requirements and producing procurement/acquisition reports for stakeholdersStrong ability to analyze requirements, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actionsProficiency in Microsoft® Office suite (Word®, Outlook®, Excel®, PowerPoint®)Ability to learn and use government/proprietary procurement systems and reporting tools as requiredStrong writing skills for SOPs, manuals, and process documentationMust pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee FederalCompany InformationCherokee Nation Government Solutions (CGS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CGS, visit cherokee-federal.com.#CherokeeFederal Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.