Purchasing Supervisor

About the Role

This position supervises the procurement of materials, parts, components, services, and equipment under government or commercial contracts. The role involves coordination with internal stakeholders and acting as the primary contact for purchasing activities.

Responsibilities

• Review work statements and prepare solicitations.
• Conduct bidder conferences, proposal analysis, and evaluations.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Programs, and other internal stakeholders.
• Review and approve contract awards and administer contracts, including oversight of supplier deliveries and quality throughout the period of performance.
• Act as the primary contact for purchasing activities with management and internal stakeholders, providing advice on issues with government and commercial purchase orders.
• Support production schedules by assisting in planning activities and monitoring buys.
• Interpret and execute Supply Chain policies and procedures for compliant Procurement operations; recommend policy modifications as needed.
• Coordinate and review confidentiality agreements, non-compete justifications, commercial item determinations, price analyses, terms and conditions, license agreements, and other documentation for conformance to business objectives and company policies.
• Assign tasks, review work, and provide direction to staff while ensuring purchasing processes are met within established timelines.
• Lead and participate in customer proposal efforts by obtaining supplier quotes and proposals, including subcontractor costs and pricing data; perform price analysis and negotiations.
• Participate in internal and external audits, including government and customer audits.
• Manage the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure availability of required talent.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and applicable obligations.
• Ensure work is accomplished safely in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline and nine or more years of progressive experience interpreting, awarding, and administering contractual agreements. Equivalent experience may substitute for education.
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain management and purchasing concepts, principles, and standard practices.
• Extensive knowledge of contract construction, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), FAR supplements, and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
• Capability to coordinate inter-organizational activities and recommend creative solutions to complex issues.
• Ability to document, investigate, advise, interpret, and explain complex issues or technical information to internal staff and external customers and suppliers.
• Experience negotiating complex purchases and subcontracts, conducting briefings, and a detailed understanding of materials requirements planning.

Pay

Salary range: $89,180 – $155,825

Schedule

Full-Time