Procurement Specialist

Apex Systems; Marlborough (MA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401K with match

ESPP

HSA with high-deductible plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Procurement Specialist with defense contracting experience to manage government procurements remotely for US Government customers. The role emphasizes procurement regulations and purchasing for government programs from requisition to PO issuance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct price analyses, lead bid activities, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost efficiency while maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• University degree is typically required.
• Minimum 5 years of prior procurement experience; defense contracting background helpful.
• Experience with U.S. Government procurement regulations and purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage complex POs, Subcontracts for materials, software and services.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFAR, AMS and customer requirements across programs.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Quality, Finance, and Legal.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic supplier relationships to improve quality and cost.
• Lead bid/proposal activities, PIAs/NDAs, and Teaming Agreements.
• Review SSOW development and supplier performance.
• Perform price analyses and supplier risk assessments.
• Lead negotiations on price, schedule, and terms/conditions.
• Manage supplier performance against KPIs for continuous improvement.
• Support invoice approvals and PO/Subcontract inquiries.

Skills

U.S. Government procurement regs

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerP

Education

University degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job#: 3054579

Job Description:

Procurement Specialist

Location: Remote

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for a Procurement Specialist with a background in defense contracting. This role requires an individual with experience in procurement regulations and purchasing for U.S. Government customers. The position involves managing purchase requisitions and processing them into purchase orders with attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and manage complex IOTs, POs, and Subcontracts for materials, software, and services.
• Ensure compliance with Government (FAR, DFAR, AMS), customer, and company requirements through all program phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, Quality, Finance, and Legal.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic supplier relationships, focusing on quality, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Execute bid/proposal activities, PIAs/NDAs, and Teaming Agreements.
• Review and assist in the development of Subcontract Statements of Work (SSOW).
• Perform in-depth price analyses and conduct supplier assessments to identify risks and opportunities.
• Lead negotiations regarding price, schedule, and terms/conditions.
• Manage supplier performance against key indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Support invoice approvals, inquiries, and issue resolution related to POs/Subcontracts.

Required Qualifications

Education: A University Degree is typically required.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Prior procurement experience and a background in defense contracting are necessary.

Skills

• Experience with U.S. Government procurement regulations and purchasing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Experience in a contracts/procurement role with responsibility for sourcing, placing orders, price analysis, negotiations, and supplier management.
• Experience with FAR, DFAR, and FAA AMS.
• Experience with international requirements, including import/export regulations.
• Experience working with and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Statements of Work.
• Experience with SAP.
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Benefits

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Accommodations

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