Specialist, Procurement

Essential Functions

• Sources and procures materials, equipment, and services in support of federal government contracts.
• Prepares and issues Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), purchase orders, and subcontracts.
• Evaluates supplier proposals for technical acceptability, pricing, delivery, and compliance requirements.
• Conducts price and cost analyses in accordance with FAR requirements.
• Negotiates pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintains complete procurement files supporting competition, source selection, pricing, and negotiation decisions.
• Prepares documentation supporting internal audits, DCMA reviews, DCAA audits, and CPSR evaluations.
• Ensures procurement records are complete, accurate, and retained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Identifies material constraints and develops/requires risk mitigation plans to reduce overall Program risk.
• Performs lead time analysis and develops strategies to reduce lead time where required.
• Explains, interprets, and gains cooperation on policies, procedures, and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Contract Management, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of procurement, subcontract administration, or supply chain experience supporting U.S. Government contracts.
• 1-2 years experience with FAR/DFAR, ITAR, EAR, and other related requirements.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Able to solve problems and innovate complex solutions.
• Experience communicating with outside functions.
• Experience managing large projects and processes that are both inside and outside of the immediate job area.
• Experience supporting CPSR-approved purchasing systems.
• Knowledge of DCAA and DCMA audit requirements.