Procurement Specialist (Part-Time, Grant-Funded)

Small Business Development Center

Non-Exempt

Part-Time

$25.00 / Per Hour

12/04/2024

01/02/2025

No

The Procurement Specialist provides initial and follow-on, one-to-one advising with business owners interested in selling their products or services to Federal, State and Local government agencies. The position responds to clients’ questions; helps clients interpret bid documents, and reviews proposals.

The Procurement Specialist is to participate in the identification/development of seminars on relevant topical procurement matters, marketing events, and program services in addition to presenting when assigned.

The Procurement Specialist assists the Program Coordinator with the APEX Accelerator training schedule to include identifying presenters, event locations, and dissemination of marketing materials.

The Procurement Specialist represents the APEX Accelerator program to potential clients through outreach activities by recording all interactions and events in CRM system database.

This position may require travel to APEX Accelerator’s 14 county service area.

Upon hire, this individual will be required to attain APP Certification within four (4) years.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business or a related field.

Three (3) years experience in business-related or support services.

Ability to use and research the web, MS Office suite, databases, cloud-based systems, and general office equipment.

Excellent verbal and written skills.

Working knowledge of governmental purchasing/acquisition process.

Ability to develop/conduct topical training and presentations.

Ability to travel in DMC APEX Accelerator’s service area (14 counties).

Ability to be self-motivated, handle multiple tasks, work well with others, and be able to speak in public with ease.

Three (3) plus years experience as a Government Purchaser, Contracting Officer’s Representative, Contracting Officer, Small Business Liaison Officer, Program Manager, Program Analyst, Certified Purchasing Manager, or Certified Public Manager AND/OR three (3) years experience in the commercial/industrial purchasing environment.

Government Contracting Officer Certification or NAPEX APP or CPP.

Experience presenting training seminars/workshops/lectures.

Experience in one-on-one interaction with staff/management/team in a business setting.

Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Graduate degree.

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The College is committed to diversity in its workforce.

Performs one-to-one advising with business owners and interaction with government/industry procurement officials.

Plan, organize, develop and present training seminars and/or workshops .

Conduct contract award research, data entry of client sessions.

Handle client questions and follow-up.

Maintain electronic files and reports utilizing Neoserra.

Achieve APEX Accelerator program activity goals.

Pursue and maintain professional certifications.