Procurement Senior Associate: Strategic Sourcing & Vendors

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Procurement, Senior Associate in Herndon, VA to oversee material purchases and coordinate movement through production and inventory cycles. You will analyze costs, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely fulfillment while maintaining detailed records.

The role requires at least BS/BA with 2+ years of experience (or 6+ years as a substitute), strong MS Office skills, and experience with government supply chain policies. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of experience with BS/BA.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience may be substituted for degree.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience establishing effective partnerships within and outside the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversees purchases of materials, equipment, products, parts, services, and supplies for operations.
• Sources, purchases, plans, and schedules movement of materials and related items through production and inventory processes.
• Identifies material requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.
• Analyzes data to determine factors affecting price and seeks lowest cost with quality and reliability.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects suppliers, and maintains records of material movement.

Skills

MS Office

Federal/DoD policies

Communication (oral & written)

Vendor relationships

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Procurement, Senior Associate in Herndon, VA to oversee material purchases and coordinate movement through production and inventory cycles. You will analyze costs, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely fulfillment while maintaining detailed records.

The role requires at least BS/BA with 2+ years of experience (or 6+ years as a substitute), strong MS Office skills, and experience with government supply chain policies. U.S. citizenship is required.