Supply Chain Procurement Specialist 3

MUST HAVE SECURITY CLEARANCE

Responsibilities include:

• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, performs price/cost, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts
• Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded
• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts
• Participates with program functional areas to coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing and program reviews.
• Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
• Manages performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement
• Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers. Reviews and approves supplier payments
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in general area of study and 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and 4 years of experience; or 10 years of experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree
• Understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and regulations
• The ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams
• Must have a general knowledge of FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting regulations
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and make decisions in a timely manner
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, work successfully in a fast- paced environment and apply sound judgment to problem solving

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with International Procurements under US Govt. prime contracts
• Prior experience working issues related to Import / Export of materials and technology
• Familiar with SAP procurement systems