IT Procurement Administrator jobs in Kingsport, TN

Procurement-Subcontracts Administrator

T E C Industrial is seeking a Procurement-Subcontracts Administrator to join our growing team. The Procurement-Subcontracts Administrator is a primary member of the Procurement-Subcontracts team.  This position reports to the Manager of Procurement and Preconstruction Services and will be based out of the Kingsport, TN Corporate office.

Responsibilities

• Supports multiple project sites for various clients, including Government sites.
• Responsible for issuing subcontracts for various types of work, including construction, engineering support, services, etc.
• Ensure requisitioners provide complete and compliant requests prior to issuance of orders.
• Issue RFPs and RFQs to obtain competitive pricing for project procurement.
• Ability to manage multiple active solicitations and subcontracts simultaneously.
• Execution of compliant and complete subcontract files.
• Negotiation of terms and conditions with vendors and subcontracts as needed.
• Expand supplier base by identifying and vetting new vendors and subcontractors.
• Daily interaction with all functional areas including estimating, finance,  project management and project controls.
• Maintain knowledge of all client requirements, including commercial and government contracts.
• Mitigate risk by completing thorough vetting of new suppliers and continual assessment of existing suppliers.
• Monitor supplier/subcontractor performance and resolve issues and concerns.
• Analyze industry and demand trends to support senior management in developing and implementing sourcing strategies.
• Support daily activities of Field Procurement.
• Serve as a back-up for Corporate (Home Office) Procurement Personnel.

Qualifications

• 3-5 Years Procurement/Subcontract experience in an Industrial construction environment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office
• Ability to navigate ERP system (Sage/Timberline)
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS is preferred.
• Industrial experience in developing new sourcing needs; vendors and subcontractors.

T E C Industrial has been building a team for more than 75 years and offer our employees a full slate of benefits including:

• Medical FSA-HSA
• Dental             
• Vision  
• STD/LTD           
• Group Life/Voluntary Life
• 401k plan with Company match
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment   
• Accident plan
• Critical Illness plan

Physical Profile Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions are sedentary but may require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 20 pounds; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger and motor dexterity; exposure to outside weather conditions and.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers/printers/scanners/fax machines, phones, filing cabinets, etc.  Employees must have the ability to transport necessary equipment and supplies and set-up for meetings, etc.  The employee must have a current driver’s license and can travel to various locations at times for various reasons.

AAP/EEO Statement:

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to foster a work environment that includes and embraces racial, ethnic and gender diversity and other individual differences. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion helps us attract and retain the best talent, enables employees to realize their full potential, and drives high performance through innovation and collaboration.

 T E C Industrial is a Drug-Free, E-Verify, Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.