Supply Chain, Defense Procurement Specialist

Drive Strategic Defense Procurement and Shape Mission-Critical Supply Chains

Supply Chain Procurement Specialist Agent | $106K–$125K | Wichita, KS or Washington, D.C.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a seasoned Supply Chain Procurement Specialist Agent to support high-visibility U.S. defense programs. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex procurement activities, guide negotiations, and ensure full compliance with federal regulations across global defense initiatives.

If you are a strategic negotiator with deep experience in U.S. Department of Defense procurement and compliance, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a mission-driven environment.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor and procurement leader, helping drive compliant and competitive sourcing strategies that support the needs of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied global defense customers. You will mentor procurement teams, lead contract negotiations, and ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks such as FAR, DFARS, and ITAR.

Your work will directly influence proposal success, supplier performance, and program execution across critical defense initiatives.

Job Title: Supply Chain Procurement Specialist Agent

Location: Wichita, KS or Washington, D.C.

Salary Range: $106,000–$125,000 annually

Travel: Occasional

• Support U.S. DoD and global defense proposal activities by developing procurement strategies for bids, contracts, and competitive sourcing initiatives

• Review and validate procurement approaches to ensure compliance and cost competitiveness

• Contribute to make-or-buy decisions, supplier selection, and pricing strategies

• Lead complex supplier negotiations, including Terms & Conditions (T’s & C’s) and Statements of Work (SOWs)

• Draft and review defense contracts and subcontracting agreements

• Build compliant purchase order packages aligned with federal and defense regulations

• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and ITAR across procurement and subcontracting processes

• Prepare for Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) and maintain audit‑ready documentation

• Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks in support of classified and non‑classified programs

• Serve as the primary liaison between procurement, legal, engineering, finance, and program teams

• Advise and mentor procurement professionals on best practices in defense sourcing

• Develop and implement process improvements and training programs to strengthen compliance and efficiency

• Stay current on evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices

• Support supplier performance initiatives and global defense supply chain strategies

• Contribute to tools, templates, and frameworks that enhance procurement capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience

• 7–10+ years supporting U.S. DoD programs in aerospace or defense

• Proven experience writing contracts and leading negotiations

• Strong knowledge of supply chain subcontracting, vendor management, and sourcing strategies

• Expertise in FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and defense procurement regulations

• Experience supporting CPSR readiness and compliant procurement documentation

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and contract management tools This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies:
  1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or
  2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

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