FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
Demonstrates expertise in procurement management, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation within compliance frameworks such as FAR/DFAR. Proficient in conducting price analyses and managing high-value procurements while collaborating across departments to resolve sourcing challenges.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Procurement ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationFAR/DFAR ComplianceProject Planning and Management
ATS Keywords
Tailor your resumeApplicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills
Supplier Performance ManagementCost AnalysisRFQ/RFP ManagementContract Types (CPFF, FFP)SOW ReviewRisk MitigationProcurement ReportingFinancial Risk ManagementNegotiation of Terms and ConditionsDefense Technologies Knowledge
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringCommunicationConflict ResolutionExecutive-Level Presentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
SAPSharePointPower BI
Industry Keywords
U.S. Government ContractsCommercial ContractsITAR FamiliarityExport AuthorizationsSupplier Recovery Efforts
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead procurement efforts for multiple programs
- Foster supplier relationships and administer subcontracts throughout the acquisition lifecycle, from requirements generation to product delivery and payment
- Manage supplier performance through proactive supplier management, leadership engagements, and supplier recovery efforts
- Issue and resolve medium- to high-complexity conflicts in compliance with FAR/DFAR and corporate requirements
- Prepare, issue, evaluate, and manage RFQs/RFPs
- Conduct price and cost analyses
- Negotiate contractual terms including price, delivery schedules, and payment terms
- Mitigate supplier risks
- Administer and manage high-value and complex material and service procurements, including purchase orders and subcontracts
- Collaborate with Finance, Program Management, Engineering, and Material Program Managers to resolve sourcing challenges
- Provide procurement and supplier management support for U.S. Government and Commercial contracts
- Monitor procurement reports and drive performance against company metric targets
- Assist in training and mentoring procurement team members as needed
- Travel up to 10% as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience, or a minimum of 5 years of experience with an advanced degree
- Experience leading and managing procurement processes, projects, and tactics in a procurement work area
- Experience with supplier management, including performance management, relationship management, and supplier recovery efforts
- Experience managing contract types including CPFF and FFP purchase orders under FAR/DFAR with build-to-print/specifications and Statements of Work (SOWs)
- U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
- U.S. Person status or eligibility to obtain necessary export authorizations required
- Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field
- Experience with project planning and management tools such as SAP, SharePoint, and Power BI
- Experience in procurement for development and production programs, including major subcontracts
- Experience in a SAP-based environment
- Experience with technical requirements of procured hardware and services, including SOW review
- Familiarity with ITAR
- Knowledge of and compliance with FAR/DFARS
- Experience managing financial and operational risks and opportunities
- Experience with supplier and customer negotiations, including terms and conditions and performance-based payments
- Experience with defense technologies and import/export regulations
- Ability to prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and communications
- Ability to travel up to 10% as required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, where eligible
