Supply Chain Procurement Agent; N14000

Supply Chain Procurement Agent

Location:

Wichita KS 67210 Duration: 6 months Pay Range: $70.00 - $90/hr on W2

Subcontract Management:
Manage subcontracts in compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations, ensuring proper flow-downs and contract adherence throughout the supply chain.

Supplier Engagement & Performance:
Work effectively with suppliers, ensuring strong relationships, contract compliance, and high-performance delivery.

Best-Value Source Selection:
Lead and support robust supplier competitions, negotiating and selecting suppliers based on best-value principles.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work across internal functions such as engineering, finance, and program management to ensure alignment with contractual and operational goals.

Proposal & Estimating Support:
Assist with financial analysis, cost estimation, and development of compliant proposals to prime contractors.

Supplier Categories:
Support procurement efforts in advanced composites, advanced machining, and structures, leveraging expertise in these supply bases.

Qualifications &

Experience:

• Level 4s = 10+ years of experience
• Proven track record in supply chain, subcontracting, or procurement roles within the defense industry.
• Deep understanding of FAR/DFARS requirements, subcontract flow-downs, and compliance best practices.
• Experience running supplier competitions using best-value selection criteria.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate, resolve issues, and build productive supplier relationships.
• Ability to mentor less experienced personnel, sharing industry knowledge and best practices.
• Experience in estimating, financial analysis, and proposal development is a plus.
• Familiarity with advanced composites, machining and structures supply bases is highly desirable.