Senior Procurement Specialist

Leonard Workforce Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a growing defense and intelligence community contractor seeking a qualified candidate for the following position.

Our client is hiring a Senior Procurement Specialist to play a key role in purchasing, acquisitions, and supplier management within a secure program environment. This person will own end to end procurement of program materials and ensure compliance with U.S. Government contracting regulations (FAR / DFARS and others), company policies, and program objectives.

• Manage end to end procurement for direct and indirect materials, capital, services, and subcontracts on defense programs, ensuring compliance with prime contract flow down requirements
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors, including pricing, delivery schedules, quality requirements, and compliance clauses
• Conduct cost and price analysis under FAR Part 15 and DFARS requirements to ensure fair and reasonable pricing
• Prepare, review, and execute RFPs, RFQs, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements
• Perform supplier evaluations, qualifications, and risk assessments, maintaining an approved supplier list and conducting periodic performance reviews
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, DFARS  cybersecurity requirements, the Buy American Act, the Trade Agreements Act, and other applicable regulations
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, quality, and contracts teams to support program schedules and deliverables
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve performance, delivery, and quality issues
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation for government audits and contract closeout
• Support proposals with procurement input, supplier quotes, and basis of estimate documentation
• Identify and implement cost savings initiatives and supply chain process improvements
• Support audit readiness and respond to data calls from customers, DCAA, and DCMA

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Active TS/SCI clearance preferred (will consider non cleared candidates with a strong home run profile)
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR and contract requirements
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of procurement experience in the defense industry or a government contracting environment
• Demonstrated experience with FAR, DFARS, and government contract flowdown requirements
• Proven track record negotiating with suppliers and managing subcontracts on government programs
• Experience with cost and price analysis techniques and source selection processes

• Strong working knowledge of FAR Part 12, 13, 15, and applicable DFARS clauses
• Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, and export control regulations
• Familiarity with CMMC requirements and DFARS  cybersecurity compliance
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint strongly preferred)

• Advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• Experience supporting classified DoD or Intelligence Community programs
• Knowledge of CPSR audit requirements
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management system

This position can be based in Tucson AZ (headquarters), Centennial CO, or Chantilly VA. On site and / or hybrid schedule. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate. Compensation will be discussed with qualified candidates. Compensation range disclosed where required by state law.

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