Supply Chain Procurement Specialist – Level 2 or 3

Responsibilities

• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment.
• Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, perform price/cost analysis, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts.
• Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided so that proper receipt is recorded.
• Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
• Participate with program functional areas to coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing and program reviews.
• Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Manage performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
• Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Manage and develop strategic/key suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier payments.

Requirements

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of procurement principles, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment, able to multi‑task, make decisions in a timely manner and display strong interpersonal skills.
• Solid knowledge of FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with myriad levels of the organization including but not limited to developing and delivering to sector, division, business unit and Customer Leadership.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidence in the areas of supply chain along with relative understanding of basic project.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.