Staff Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Source and acquire specialized goods and services for NGDS Weapon Systems

• Manage contractual agreements with suppliers and oversee the complete supply chain lifecycle

• Create Long-Term Pricing Agreements and other necessary contractual documents

• Draft, evaluate, and negotiate terms and conditions for intricate, high-value contracts

• Prepare bid packages, facilitate bidder conferences, perform cost/price analysis, and select or recommend subcontractors

• Collaborate with contracts, legal, engineering, quality, planning, operations, finance, program management, and end-users

• Monitor supplier performance, including KPIs, quality, and timelines

• Lead Supply Chain Management Teams

• Ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, NATO contracts, public-law requirements, and company policies

• Maintain documentation that is ready for audits

• Identify cost-saving and risk-mitigation strategies through effective negotiations

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders

• Contribute to program risk and opportunity management and apply Lean Six Sigma for ongoing improvement

• Conduct market research, cost/price analysis, and KPI tracking; implement corrective measures

• Coordinate import/export operations with trade compliance and logistics teams

• Implement and manage high-value contracts

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 10 years, or PhD with 8 years, or high school diploma/equivalent with 16 years

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience based on the lowest education level

• Relevant experience in subcontracts, purchasing, contracts, project/business management, or finance

• Experience in executing large compliant procurements

• Proficient in negotiating terms and conditions

• Experience in managing supplier performance

• Background in cost/price analysis and market research

• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS or equivalent business law

• Proficiency in CostPoint or SAP ERP systems

• Expertise in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Capability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret clearance or higher

• US citizenship is required

• Preferred: Master’s degree in Government Acquisitions, Contract Management, Project Management, Business Management, Finance, or a related field

• Ability to negotiate large contracts effectively

• Strong presentation skills directed towards senior leadership

• Expertise in U.S. Government and commercial subcontracts, various contract types, and specialized payment provisions

• Knowledge of Price Cost Analysis

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team

🏝️ Benefits

• No relocation assistance available

• Discretionary bonuses may be offered in addition to base salary

• Annual bonuses aimed at rewarding individual contributions and enabling employees to share in the company’s success

• Health insurance coverage provided

• Life and disability insurance offered

• Savings plan available

• Company-paid holidays observed

• Paid time off (PTO) for vacations and/or personal matters

• Opportunities for professional growth

• 9x80 work schedule