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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in Supplier Management and Procurement, with a strong focus on contract negotiation, execution, and compliance with U.S. Government regulations. Proven ability to lead supplier performance initiatives and integrate strategic solutions into contracting strategies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Supplier ManagementContract NegotiationU.S. Government ContractingRisk ManagementSupplier Performance Improvement
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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingContract ExecutionPricing NegotiationSupplier Quality ManagementFinancial Performance ManagementProposal DevelopmentRisk ManagementContract Terms InterpretationSupply Chain Process ImprovementSupplier Improvement Activities
Soft Skills
LeadershipConsultationProblem SolvingCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
U.S. Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Procurement PracticesContract Terms and ConditionsSupplier Management ProcessesU.S. Export Control ComplianceNegotiation Strategies
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Integrate program, customer, product and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies
- Negotiate pricing and contract terms and conditions
- Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements
- Conduct risk, issues and opportunities management
- Manage supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance
- Initiate and execute supplier improvement activities and integrate results into contracting strategies
- Provide oversight and management of supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance
- Lead negotiation of pricing and contract terms and conditions
- Prepare and execute negotiation strategies resulting in contractual documents and binding agreements
- Interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions
- Consult with external customers to resolve supplier performance issues
- Lead supplier performance teams to develop strategic supplier solutions across programs and commodities
- Participate on supply chain process improvement teams and identify improvement opportunities for integration into supplier contract strategies
Requirements
What you’ll need- More than 5 years of experience in Supplier Management/Procurement as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer
- More than 5 years of experience drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts
- More than 5 years of experience leading proposals, contract terms and conditions development, and negotiation efforts
- More than 5 years of experience with Supplier Management or Procurement practices and processes
- More than 5 years of experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management
- More than 3 years of experience in proposal development and contract negotiations with U.S. Government Customers
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance post-start is required
- U.S. Citizenship required for the security clearance
- Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
- Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense
- Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred, but not required
- Advanced degree preferred, but not required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
- Variable compensation opportunities
- Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must relocate at their own expense
- Up to 15% travel opportunity