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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in full life-cycle procurement, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management within the aerospace and defense sectors. Proficient in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and TINA regulations while effectively communicating with senior stakeholders and managing complex procurement documentation.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Full Life-Cycle ProcurementStrategic SourcingContract NegotiationFAR, DFARS, TINA ComplianceSupplier Performance Management
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Pricing AnalysisCost AnalysisContract CloseoutGovernment ProcurementSupplier Risk MitigationSourcing StrategiesBudget ManagementProject ManagementNegotiation DocumentationTechnical Oversight
Soft Skills
Executive CommunicationCreative Problem SolvingCollaborationCritical ThinkingWritten/Verbal Communication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeERP SystemsPowerPoint
Industry Keywords
AerospaceDefenseAdvanced ManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementVendor Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead full life-cycle procurement for complex material, component, service, and tooling packages
- Develop solicitation strategies, evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, award contracts, and complete contract closeout
- Execute government-subject procurements under TINA, FAR, DFARS, and customer flow-downs
- Prepare and coordinate certified cost or pricing data, support audits, and respond to government inquiries
- Conduct cost and price analyses and document negotiation positions and results
- Negotiate commercial contracts while mitigating lead-time, quality, warranty, intellectual property, and indemnity risks
- Manage supplier performance, risk mitigation, corrective action plans, and supplier performance reviews
- Coordinate engineering, quality, finance, planning, and program management stakeholders
- Maintain negotiation files, certified pricing submissions, SOWs, change orders, and other procurement documentation
- Develop sourcing strategies, alternative supplier options, dual sourcing, safety stock, and long-lead buy plans
- Mentor junior procurement staff and provide subject-matter guidance
- Provide Level 4 technical and leadership oversight, training, coaching, governance, and escalation support
- Drive continuous improvement, process standardization, knowledge-sharing, and procurement performance measurement
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3+ years of supply chain/procurement experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and TINA
- Experience in strategic sourcing and vendor management
- Experience with pricing analysis, lead time and contract negotiations, supply chain planning and procurement
- High-level executive communication experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP systems
- Experience editing and presenting PowerPoint data
- Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines
- Experience managing large budgets, multi-program resource planning, and senior stakeholder communications
- Creative, critical thinking, troubleshooting, collaboration, and strong written/verbal communication skills
- U.S. Person status required for export control compliance
- Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
- Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must live in the immediate area or relocate at own expense
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
- 1st shift availability
- Up to 10% travel may be required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
- Up to 10% travel may be required
