The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Procurement Specialist. The incumbent will procure goods and services for the court, including office supplies, furniture, office equipment, IT equipment, supplies and services, and miscellaneous contracted services. Procure supplies, equipment, services, and furnishings from government and non-government sources through new contracts, competitive bids, or existing government contracts. Plan and coordinate time and delivery of purchases. Research and evaluate vendors, prepare contract specifications, obtain, and review bids, and negotiate the terms and conditions of contracts. Assess requests for goods and services by ensuring they are allowable under limitations, restrictions, and policies, as well as determining the availability of funds. Negotiate with vendors for the best price over contracted services and purchases. Coordinate with selected vendors on supply and delivery of purchased items. Communicate, evaluate, and monitor contract performance to ensure complete with contracted obligations; assist with clarifying contract requirements and resolving any conflicts. Recommend cyclical replacement of accountable property. Serve as court liaison with GSA, court staff, vendors, and contractors on assigned projects. Prepare purchase orders and enter obligations into the Judiciary's accounting system. Maintain detailed procurement files which are subject to cyclical financial audits. Adhere to the Guide to Judiciary Policy and the court's internal control process. Complete contracting officer training, pursuant to the Judiciary guidelines. Small Purchase Credit Card coordinator and related duties. Receive deliveries and verify against packing slips, invoices, and purchase orders. Enter and update information on purchase orders and inventory into automated databases. Assist in conducting physical inventory of accountable property. Assist with developing and updating budget/spending plans. Assist in developing documentation for department use. Assist with internal controls compliance, annual self-assessments, and cyclical audits, including auditor document requests and submissions. Same day travel to divisional offices may be required. Perform other duties as assigned. No civil service test is required for this position. Applicants who are non-United States citizens must meet the requirements for federal employment. Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense. New Selectees are subject to background check or investigation and subsequent favorable suitability determination, and selectees to high-sensitive positions are subject to updated background investigations every five years.

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