• Procurement workload — Manages high‑volume requisitions and complex supply chain requirements to source goods and services under FAR/DFARS and ITAR compliance.

• Issue resolution — Addresses complex contractual, supplier, and performance issues to maintain continuity of supply.

• Sourcing judgment — Applies strong knowledge of materials and supply sources to obtain quotes, evaluate bids, and award purchases aligned with cost, quality, and quantity requirements.

• Expediting support — Supports follow‑up and expediting activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.

• Market research — Conducts market analysis and prepares RFQs for materials, equipment, and services.

• Supplier development — Identifies and develops new supply sources when existing vendor capabilities are insufficient.

• Strategic projects — Leads and executes long‑term strategic initiatives and supplier agreements.

• Cross‑functional representation — Represents Supply Chain independently in internal and external meetings.

• Cost analysis — Performs cost/price analysis to validate bid reasonableness and establish negotiation positions while ensuring compliance documentation is complete.

• Small business strategy — Evaluates small business suppliers for award consideration and coordinates decisions with leadership.

• Purchasing documentation — Maintains complete purchasing files from initiation through closeout to meet internal and government system requirements.

• Technical communication — Collaborates with design and component engineering teams on quality improvements, cost‑reduction opportunities, and design changes.

• Supplier relationships — Builds strong supplier relationships to support business needs and performance goals.

• Process improvement — Partners with internal teams and suppliers to introduce new processes that enhance service delivery.

• Order management — Coordinates purchasing details such as pricing updates, cancellations, substitutions, backorders, delivery changes, and invoice discrepancies.

• Bid analysis — Reviews forecast data and supplier bids to support purchasing decisions.

• Procurement guidance — Provides procurement advice and support to requisitioners.

• Special assignments — Completes special projects and assignments as directed by leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, with five to seven years of government procurement experience.

• Experience purchasing multiple commodities across diverse categories.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and component drawings.

• Background working with cross‑functional teams.

• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS acquisition requirements.

• Experience developing RFQs/RFPs, contracts, financial analyses, negotiations, and PO documentation.

• PeopleSoft eProcurement or similar ERP experience, strong oral communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.