Procurement Compliance Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Compliance & Certifications
• Manage and track Annual Supplier Representations & Certifications, ensuring all suppliers maintain current and compliant documentation.
• Review supplier certifications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable government and aerospace regulations (FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, etc.).
• Maintain records and ensure audit-ready documentation for internal and external reviews.
• Approved Supplier List (ASL) Management
• Administer and maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL) in alignment with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and onboard new suppliers in collaboration with quality, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and compliance status to support ASL inclusion decisions.
• Cook up supplier risk assessments and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Audit Support & Execution
• Support internal and external supply chain audits, including customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
• Participate in audit preparation activities, including documentation gathering, gap analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Conduct on-site supplier audits as required to assess compliance with contractual, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to address audit findings and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing Approved Supplier Lists (ASL).
• Experience supporting or participating in internal/external audits.
• Ability to conduct supplier on-site audits.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and compliance-oriented mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Audit preparedness and documentation rigor
• Problem-solving and risk assessment capability
• Ability to work in highly regulated environments