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GardaWorld Federal Services

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1001 - 5000 employees

🔐 Security

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Security • Healthcare Insurance • Logistics

GardaWorld Federal Services is a provider of logistics, medical, security, and support services, specifically tailored for federal, state, and local government clients, as well as commercial customers globally. They specialize in emergency management, offering rapid deployment of medical professionals, secure housing solutions, and urgent response logistics in the event of natural or man-made disasters. With over 30 years of operational experience, GardaWorld is recognized as a trusted partner to various governmental agencies, ensuring safety and support in high-threat environments.

📋 Description

• Ensure compliance of all procurement transactions with company policies and procedures, federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFAR), and applicable state and local laws. • Conduct continuous market research and strategic sourcing activities to identify improved quality, lower-cost, or higher-value goods and services. • Identify, qualify, develop, and maintain a robust supplier base using progressive sourcing techniques and best practices. • Stay current with market conditions, pricing trends, material availability, and regulatory changes that could impact sourcing or procurement decisions. • Create, issue, manage, and reconcile purchase orders within the procurement system. • Partner closely with Operations leads and program teams to forecast future procurement needs and proactively develop new supplier sources. • Review and negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure the best overall value, including price, quality, delivery, payment terms, and risk mitigation. • Monitor receipt and delivery of materials and services; resolve discrepancies and ensure timely inbound supply. • Notify suppliers of rejections or defects, pursue corrective actions, and recover associated costs when applicable. • Expedite deliveries as required and, when necessary, obtain approvals for alternative sourcing or procurement methods. • Communicate professionally and tactfully with current and potential suppliers. • Recommend improvements to procurement policies, procedures, and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Operations, Accounting, Contracts, Program Management, Quality) to support total supply chain requirements. • Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready procurement files and documentation. • Conduct regular supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and scorecards. • Prepare purchasing reports, metrics, and analyses for department and leadership review.

🎯 Requirements

• 3–6 years of progressive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing of supplies and services, with significant exposure to U.S. Government contracts strongly preferred. • Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, and market research. • Knowledge of FAR and DFAR procurement regulations is required. • Familiarity with Costpoint (or similar govcon ERP systems) Procurement, Purchasing, and Material Management modules is highly preferred. • Professional purchasing certification (CPM, CPSM, or equivalent) is a plus. • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel. • Experience with foreign supplier sourcing and procurements involving ITAR/EAR is a plus. • Demonstrated skill in bid evaluation methods and techniques. • Solid understanding of cross-functional supply chain duties (Accounting, Contracts, Program Management, Quality) required to effectively support both government and commercial requirements.

🏖️ Benefits

• 401 (k) plan • health & dental insurance • paid time off