Procurement Agent – E-7 (Mid-Level – Senior)

• Lead full life-cycle procurement for complex packages (material, components, services, tooling), including solicitation strategy, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract closeout.
• Execute government-subject procurements in accordance with TINA, FAR, DFARS, and applicable customer flow-downs: prepare/coordinate certified cost or pricing data, support audits, and respond to government inquiries.
• Conduct robust cost and price analyses, develop negotiation position(s), and document rationale and negotiation results to meet compliance and audit requirements.
• Negotiate commercial contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve best overall value while mitigating risk (lead time, quality, warranty, intellectual property, indemnity).
• Manage suppliers for performance, risk mitigation, and corrective action: lead supplier performance reviews, develop corrective action plans, and escalate unresolved technical or quality issues to program leadership.
• Serve as the primary procurement lead for cross-functional complex procurements; coordinate engineering, quality, finance, planning, and program management to align requirements, schedules, and acceptance criteria.
• Prepare and maintain procurement documentation (negotiation files, certified cost or pricing data submissions, SOWs, change orders) to support audits and program traceability.
• Identify and drive sourcing strategies, alternative supplier options, and risk mitigation plans (dual sourcing, safety stock, long-lead buys).
• Mentor and provide subject-matter guidance to Level 1-2 procurement staff; review complex actions and support escalation and training.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement processes, reduce cycle time, and improve data quality and supplier performance.

• Provide technical and leadership oversight for complex procurement packages including solicitation strategy, certified cost or pricing data coordination, proposal evaluation, negotiation strategy, award, and contract closeout.
• Ensure program compliance with TINA, FAR, DFARS, and customer flow-downs; lead preparation and review of certified cost or pricing data submissions, audit responses, and government inquiries.
• Serve as a mentor and trainer for Level 1-3 procurement agents: design and deliver training curricula (e.g., cost/price analysis, negotiation, and TINA compliance), and conduct on-the-job coaching.
• Establish and enforce procurement standards, templates, and best practices (negotiation files, SOWs, PO requirements, certified data packages) to ensure consistency, auditability, and reduced rework across the team.
• Lead or support complex negotiations (commercial and government), setting negotiation strategy, reviewing positions, and participating in high-risk discussions with suppliers and program leadership.
• Oversee supplier performance and risk management strategies: guide corrective actions, approve high-impact mitigation plans, and support supplier development or transition strategies (dual sourcing, long-lead strategies).
• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing: identify process gaps, lead improvement initiatives, implement lessons learned, and measure impact on cycle time, cost, and data quality.
• Act as escalation point for non-routine or high-impact procurement issues; present options and recommended actions to program and functional leadership.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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, including pricing analysis, lead time and contract negotiations, supply chain planning and procurement, and high-level executive communication
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office tool suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP systems
• Experience editing PowerPoint presentations as needed, as well as adding and presenting data
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing large budgets, multi-program resource planning, and senior stakeholder communications
• Experience in a role that required creative, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills, strong collaborative skills, strong written and verbal communication

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 5+ years of supply chain/procurement experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and TINA
• Proven track record managing complex procurements independently and providing technical oversight to others.
• Strong cost/price analysis, negotiation, and contract strategy skills with documented results (cost avoidance, savings, risk mitigation).
• Experience developing and delivering training content and coaching procurement staff; demonstrated success improving team performance metrics.

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