Senior Federal Procurement Strategist

STR; United States; Remote; USD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a driven Senior Procurement Administrator to join our Contracts & Supply Chain team, supporting mission-critical defense and government programs.

You will manage the full procurement lifecycle from planning through closeout in compliance with FAR and DFARS, collaborate with Programs, Finance, Contracts, and Engineering, and apply strategic sourcing with supplier reviews and risk assessments. AI-enabled tools will be used to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years Federal procurement experience.
• Master’s degree plus 3 years preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (US citizenship required).
• Demonstrated experience in negotiations and supplier management.
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations.
• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR export controls and counterfeit parts prevention.
• Collaborative, self-motivated with strong business judgment and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from planning through closeout per policies, FAR, and DFARS.
• Collaborate with business, technical, and functional stakeholders to support growth and program performance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Conduct market research, supplier qualification, source selection, and price reasonableness evaluations.
• Utilize purchasing and ERP systems to create and manage purchase orders.
• Maintain procurement files and documentation in compliance with FAR/DFARS.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to drive efficiency in Contracts and Supply Chain.
• Recommend process improvements to scale procurement activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers, partners, and stakeholders.

Skills

Federal procurement

Negotiations

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

AI-enabled tools

Job description

STR is seeking a driven Senior Procurement Administrator to join our Contracts & Supply Chain team, supporting mission-critical defense and government programs.

You will manage the full procurement lifecycle from planning through closeout in compliance with FAR and DFARS, collaborate with Programs, Finance, Contracts, and Engineering, and apply strategic sourcing with supplier reviews and risk assessments. AI-enabled tools will be used to improve efficiency.