Senior Defense Procurement Specialist

SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. (SARA); Colorado Springs (CO); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life Insurance

401(k) match/profit sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition and certification reimburst

Descripción de la vacante

Scientific Applications and Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage government procurement for complex programs. The role emphasizes supplier management, source selection, and regulatory compliance under FAR/DFARS.

The successful candidate will negotiate with suppliers, coordinate with engineering and contracts, and maintain CPSR-ready files. DoD Top Secret clearance is required; on-site work in Colorado Springs.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or years of experience substituted for degree.
• 6–10 years of government purchasing/procurement experience.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized and analytical.
• U.S. citizen capable of obtaining DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and work in an indoor office environment.

Responsabilidades

• Own purchase orders and subcontracts from requisition through closeout.
• Solicit quotes, run competitive bids, document source selection.
• Negotiate price, delivery, terms, and changes; issue orders and amendments.
• Manage open orders, expedite, resolve shortages, track deliveries.
• Recommend make-or-buy justifications when appropriate.
• Coordinate material purchases and verify requirements for programs.
• Prepare purchase orders using Costpoint software.
• Ensure supplier documentation, NDAs, and terms are in place.
• Coordinate vendor returns and BOM sourcing at best price.

Conocimientos

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

DoD Top Secret clearance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Herramientas

Costpoint

Descripción del empleo

Scientific Applications and Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage government procurement for complex programs. The role emphasizes supplier management, source selection, and regulatory compliance under FAR/DFARS.

The successful candidate will negotiate with suppliers, coordinate with engineering and contracts, and maintain CPSR-ready files. DoD Top Secret clearance is required; on-site work in Colorado Springs.