Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Identify the procurement needs of the program.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and compare offers.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Develop procurement strategies and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Manage supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
• Resolve supplier or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
• Review and update procurement policies and procedures.
• Implement risk management for supply contracts and agreements.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass a Poly clearance.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree; Min of 7 years with an Associates, Minimum of 3 years with master’s degree; 0 years with a PhD; minimum 9 years with no degree.
• Proven work experience as a procurement specialist or manager.
• Talent in negotiation and networking.
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to do what is needed to achieve learning goals.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate with individuals at many different levels from within and from outside of the organization.

Security Clearance

• This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly, US Citizenship is required to hold this clearance.