Sachbearbeiter Vertragswesen (m/w/d)

Sachbearb. (Vertragswesen)

Frankfurt/Main, Germany

Ausschreibungsbereich

WHO MAY APPLY:

INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany

and

EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany.

Hauptaufgaben

Serves as Contract Specialist responsible for all aspects of the contracting transactions from initiation to recommendation of award for the acquisition of equipment, supplies and construction in support of a large installation.
Reviews requisitions and determines appropriate method of procurement. Develops procurement plans by reviewing previous history, market conditions and specifications. Determines adequacy and completeness of descriptions that involves review of manuals and catalogs and discussions with manufacture's documents. Selects appropriate clauses and ensures clear and complete specifications. Performs detailed analysis of bids and proposals received. A familiarity with the program or technical requirements of the goods or services being procured sufficient to work with program specialists in defining requirements for items ranging from commercial standards to specialized items having limited market sources to complex specifications. Reviews proposals for responsiveness, rejecting those considered to be nonresponsive or nonconforming. Develops engineering and procurement data including item descriptions, drawings, technical provisions, manufacturing requirements, inspection criteria and other technical features for inclusion in the work request/contract. Suggests alternate specifications, materials, designs and methods of construction or repair to reduce costs while conforming to defined standards. Initiates and participates in pre-award surveys and makes independent recommendations as to contractor's responsibility and ability to perform on the contract. Responds to customer needs to procure repetitive items or services for which specifications have become standardized and where established competitive markets and price competition exists. Reviews purchase requirements to determine if proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents. Suppliers are generally available, however, performs search of the market or uses sole source suppliers as required or necessary to complete procurement actions.
Contacts contractors to negotiate prices which appear either excessive or underestimated or to request earlier delivery date or closer conformance to specifications. Recommends contract modification if necessary. Monitors and ensures contractor performance in accordance with all terms and conditions of the contract.
Closes out contracts, assuring delivery of the contract end items and inclusion of final reports and clearances. Participates in post-award conferences. Assures timely submission of required reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifikationsanforderungen

Explanations to the E&T Levels (Education and Training Levels) can be found at the below link "Description of the Education & Training Levels".
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=0a86e971cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5ac9&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge

C-6a Qualification Requirements for current employees who are already in the 1102 series:
E&T Level I: Plus 7 years of job related experience as defined below.

E&T Level II: Plus 6 years of job related experience as defined below.

For all other applicants E&T Level I and II are not creditable for positions in this occupational series and the following requirements must be met:

C-6a Qualification Requirements for all applicants:
E&T Level IIIA: The completed apprenticeship must have been in a commercial, business or administrative occupation, or related technical trade e.g., Indutriekaufmann/frau, Kaufmann/frau im Gross- und Einzelhandel, oder in Steuer- und wirtschaftsberatenden Berufen, Rechtsanwaltkanzleien, oder Banken, or similar occupations; PLUS 5 years of job related experience as defined below.

E&T Level III B and III C: 5 years of job related experience as defined below.

E&T Level IVA: The completed apprenticeship must have been in a commercial, business or administrative occupation, or related technical trade e.g., Indutriekaufmann/frau, Kaufmann/frau im Gross- und Einzelhandel, oder in Steuer- und wirtschaftsberatenden Berufen, Rechtsanwaltkanzleien, oder Banken, or similar occupations; PLUS 3 years of job related experience as defined below.

E&T Level IV B and C: Not creditable for positions in this occupational series.

E&T Level IV D: PLUS 3 years of job related experience as defined below.

E&T Level V: Major study must have been in a related academic field to the position, e.g., Betriebs- oder Volkswirtschaft,Wirtschafts-, Sozial-, oder Volkswissenschaft, certification as Bilanzbuchhalter, or other area that relates to this positions; PLUS 1 year of job related experience as defined below.

Job Related Experience: is experience in awarding and administering contracts for the procurement of supplies, services and/or construction through open market or negotiated procedures; experience in the application of contracting policies and regulations (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement). The experience must have been gained in substantially the same line of work for which considered. One year of the total experience must have been gained in the same, equivalent, or one level below the grade for which considered. The experience must show progression and the ability to handle increased responsibility.

Training: Position requires completion of mandatory training, as directed.

C-7 Qualification Requirements for current employees who are already in the 1102 series:
E&T Level I: Plus 8 years of job related experience as defined below.

E&T Level II: Plus 7 years of job related experience as defined below.

For all other applicants E&T Level I and II are not creditable for positions in this occupational series and the following requirements must be met:

C-7 Qualification Requirements for all applicants:
E&T Level IIIA: The completed apprenticeship must have been in a commercial, business or administrative occupation, or related technical trade e.g., Indutriekaufmann/frau, Kaufmann/frau im Gross- und Einzelhandel, oder in Steuer- und wirtschaftsberatenden Berufen, Rechtsanwaltkanzleien, oder Banken, or similar occupations; PLUS 6 years of job related experience as defined below.

E&T Level III B and III C: 6 years of job related experience as defined below.

E&T Level IVA: The completed apprenticeship must have been in a commercial, business or administrative occupation, or related technical trade e.g., Indutriekaufmann/frau, Kaufmann/frau im Gross- und Einzelhandel, oder in Steuer- und wirtschaftsberatenden Berufen, Rechtsanwaltkanzleien, oder Banken, or similar occupations; PLUS 4 years of job related experience as defined below.

E&T Level IV B and C: Not creditable for positions in this occupational series.

E&T Level IV D: PLUS 4 years of job related experience as defined below.

E&T Level V: Major study must have been in a related academic field to the position, e.g., Betriebs- oder Volkswirtschaft,Wirtschafts-, Sozial-, oder Volkswissenschaft, certification as Bilanzbuchhalter, or other area that relates to this positions; PLUS 2 years of job related experience as defined below.

Job Related Experience: is experience in awarding and administering contracts for the procurement of supplies, services and/or construction through open market or negotiated procedures; experience in the application of contracting policies and regulations (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement). The experience must have been gained in substantially the same line of work for which considered. One year of the total experience must have been gained in the same, equivalent, or one level below the grade for which considered. The experience must show progression and the ability to handle increased responsibility.

Training: Position requires completion of mandatory training, as directed.

*Office automation skills required.
*Applicant must be in the possession of a valid driver's license class B and must be able to obtain/maintain a military motor vehicle operator's license.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL:
English Language Proficiency level C1 AND German Language Proficiency level C1 required.

Description of the Language Levels:
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=13a66d71cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5aa0&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge

Auswahlkriterien auswählen

General Information for LN Job Announcements - please read:

https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=77e3ac4a5ce32110924578e08ba9227c&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge

Beschäftigungsbedingungen

This is a re-announcement of vacancy announcement 25FEB0HUDAPS0X664559-6. Applications for vacancy announcement 25FEB0HUDAPS0X664559-5 are valid for this announcement, submission of a new application is not required.

Position may be filled at the C-6A or at the full performance level, C-07. Incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher or full performance level in accordance with regulatory requirements, upon completion of required training, and recommendation of supervisor.

* Heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs required.
* Occasionally temporary duty travel (TDY) required (25%).

We offer:
- a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities
- employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere
- high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements:

- 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (Additional time-off on 24 & 31 December per tariff agreement)
- vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries)
- various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments)

Beyond the tariff agreement:
- usually, time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (Governed by shop agreement)
- employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; situational mobile work; length-of-service/performance awards
- health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run Fitness centers.