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ASRC Federal is seeking an experienced Procurement Supervisor to lead procurement team for the Integrated Space Support Services 2 (ISS2) program under U.S. Air Force prime contract. This position supports procurement operations across three remote Alaska and Pacific operating sites, Eareckson Air Station (Shemya, AK), Wake Island Atoll, and King Salmon.

Work location: Hybrid, based in Reston, VA preferred. **Fully remote will be considered for the right candidate.

Standard work hours: Due to the varied locations of the program, standard operating hours for this role will be 10:00 am EST – 7:00 pm EST (including lunch break)

Summary

The Procurement Manager leads and manages a team of buyers executing a wide range of Federal procurement actions in support of ISS2 mission requirements at remote, logistically complex sites. Working under the direction of the ASRC Federal Procurement organization, this role ensures compliant, timely, and cost-effective purchasing of materials, supplies, equipment, and services in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, contract requirements, and internal ASRC Federal policies.

This is a management position with direct oversight of the procurement team and responsibility for their daily activities. The Procurement Manager supervises assigned buyers, directs and prioritizes the team’s daily workload, monitors performance and progress against program schedules, and is accountable for the quality, compliance, and timeliness of the team’s procurement actions. The role combines hands-on procurement execution with the leadership, development, and day-to-day direction of the buying staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and USAF Local Purchase Requests (LPRs) for accuracy, authorization, specifications, delivery requirements, and compliance with contract and FAR requirements.
• Perform proactive sourcing to identify qualified suppliers, improve lead times, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain reliability, with particular attention to the long lead times, transportation constraints, and seasonal logistics of remote Alaska and Pacific sites.
• Develop and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to qualified suppliers; evaluate supplier responses for price, delivery, technical compliance, and risk.
• Award and administer Purchase Orders (POs) for materials, equipment, supplies, and commercial services in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and ASRC Federal procurement procedures.
• Conduct price analysis and determine fair and reasonable pricing; prepare sole source justifications (FAR 6.302-1) where applicable; document all analysis and procurement decisions in accordance with Federal and corporate standards.
• Maintain fully compliant procurement files, ensuring documentation meets all Government and internal audit requirements.
• Track and manage the status of open POs; communicate updates to internal stakeholders and resolve issues related to delivery, quality, or supplier performance.
• Coordinate with suppliers to follow up on overdue deliveries, resolve discrepancies, and support continuous improvement in supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Project Control Analysts to reconcile invoices, resolve discrepancies, and process PO modifications for credits, returns, or scope changes.
• Utilize Deltek Costpoint and other procurement systems to process requisitions, issue POs, track shipments, and maintain procurement records.
• Maintain effective communication with internal customers to ensure procurement actions align with program schedules and technical requirements.
• Support reporting requirements for procurement status, open actions, and compliance metrics to ASRC Federal Procurement leadership.

Team Management & Leadership

• Directly supervise and manage the procurement team, overseeing their daily activities, assigning and prioritizing work, and ensuring procurement actions are executed on schedule and in compliance with FAR/DFARS and ASRC Federal policy.
• Manage and balance workload across the buying team, monitoring daily queues and progress, reallocating assignments as priorities shift, and keeping critical site deliveries on schedule, particularly during peak procurement periods such as the annual barge season.
• Mentor and develop the buying staff, set expectations and standards, review work for quality and audit readiness, and provide ongoing feedback and performance input to procurement leadership.
• Onboard, train, and direct new buyers, serving as the team’s primary point of escalation for procurement questions, issues, and day-to-day decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of relevant procurement experience, including Federal procurement.
• 3–5 years of experience executing FAR-based purchases, including documentation, compliance, and audit-ready file management.
• Experience with USG commercial purchasing procedures and supplier sourcing.
• Ability to execute a multitude of procurement instruments (BOAs, POs, BPAs, etc.).
• Knowledge of supply sources and ability to identify and qualify vendors.
• Demonstrated supervisory or team-management experience, including directing daily workload and overseeing the performance of procurement or buying staff.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with Government-approved purchasing systems and compliant procurement workflows.
• Experience using Deltek Costpoint for procurement, receiving, and PO administration.
• Experience supporting remote-site or logistically constrained operations (e.g., Alaska, islands, or expeditionary locations).
• Strong time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability in term negotiation, including pricing, delivery, and contractual terms.
• Experience managing or supervising procurement staff in a Federal contracting environment.
• Active or reinstatement-eligible security clearance (preferred, depending on program needs).