Overview
On Site
$35 - $40
Contract - W2
Contract - 4 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Skills
Procurement
SOW
Writing
RFQ
Documentation
Policies and Procedures
Job Details
About US:
At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 21 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.
At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 21 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Reviews procurement documentation intrinsic to procurement requisition requests submitted by client user departments for the purchase of goods and services, especially those of a highly technical and complex nature
- Works with subject-matter-experts in operating departments to gather and ascertain technical requirements and needs
- Works internally with DPS Research and Development staff to ensure all essential information related to the specification is integrated into the specification
- Conducts research and/or reviews trade journals, commodity catalogues, and technical publications to identify best practices and maintain familiarity with industry standards, commodity features and sources of supply
- Utilizes online tools and resources to find industry leading products and services comparable to client needs
- Creates original or revises existing specifications for the procurement of a variety of client goods and services
- Translates requests into technical purchase specifications or requests for proposals that are easily understandable while still communicating detailed requirements of the client.
- Edits and provides special instructions or advice to departments on the preparation of specifications to ensure compliance with client policies and procedures and any applicable federal and state laws and requirements
- Prepares contract specifications to accommodate for the needs of multiple client departments, as applicable
- Verifies legitimacy of estimated quantities and needs of the Client
- Tracks and expedites contract requests from requisition through award via the procurement process
- Acts as a liaison with the Department of Law and internal department legal staff to finalize scopes of work prior to public advertisement
- Arranges and/or attends meetings and provides revisions as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Eight (8) years of work experience in the development of procurement specifications or technical documents, OR
- Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate s degree, plus six (6) years of work experience in the development of procurement specifications or technical documents, OR
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor s degree, plus four (4) years of work experience in the development of procurement specifications or technical documents, OR
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master s degree or higher, plus three (3) years of work experience in the development of procurement specifications or technical documents
- Specification writing techniques and procedures
- Contract administration and procurement methods, processes and procedures
- Customer service techniques
- Technical document creation Moderate knowledge of:
- Applicable computer software packages and applications (e.g., Excel, Visio, Microsoft Suite)
- Applicable departmental programs and services
- Interpreting technical drawings, plans and diagrams Knowledge of applicable City and departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Cogent Infotech is a leading tech consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, offering cutting-edge digital transformation solutions in Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and AI. ISO-certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised, we proudly partner with 70+ Fortune 500 companies and 150+ government agencies.
Cogent is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable law.
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