Senior Federal Procurement & Subcontracts Lead

Cti-and-Associates-Inc; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CTI and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Procurement Specialist to support strategic sourcing, subcontract management, and federal contracting across the United States.

This full-time role focuses on ensuring compliant procurement processes, accurate supplier coordination, and timely delivery of materials for diverse projects. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of procurement experience, with DOE/DoD or commercial contracts, and a solid understanding of federal procurement regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field (required).
• 8+ years of procurement and subcontract management experience with DOE, DoD, or commercial contracts (required).
• Certification in Federal Contracting (e.g., CFCM, DAWIA Level III) (preferred).
• Proven experience with federal procurement regulations and contract law (required).
• Must receive a satisfactory pre-hire drug screen and background check.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supports aspects of strategic sourcing, which may include Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation, proposal evaluation, price/cost analysis, subcontract negotiation and post award administration.
• Support Business Development with subcontract input for proposals.
• Compare and coordination of prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Coordinate with Program Management and Engineering teams to forecast resources and plan appropriate procurement measures to secure material when and as needed, making independent buy decisions using our established authority limits.
• Assist with updating and maintaining Approved Supplier List and help direct vendor reduction efforts as we focus on purchasing efficiency.
• Ensure the proper application and distribution of all required flow-downs to our suppliers, directed by our contracts.
• Place purchase orders and subcontracts for submitted approved purchase requisitions. Review requisitions and purchase documents for accuracy, pricing, and delivery.
• Assist Operations group with tracking and managing deliveries, including any schedule or technical changes of those supplies and components.
• Manage PO information by updating delivery dates, pricing or other required supplier information, including the execution of cancellations, return or replacement of material.
• Keep Program teams updated on status of orders which may affect project schedule, delivery, quality or price of material ordered.
• Work with our Finance and Contracts teams to resolve vendor invoicing and shipment discrepancies using our available record systems and subsequently to negotiate acceptable resolutions with our suppliers.
• Monitor subcontract funding burn rates and support EAC inputs
• Prepare, maintain, and submit Small Business Subcontracting Plan reports in accordance with contractual and federal requirements.
• Support subcontract closeout activities, ensuring all contractual, financial, and documentation requirements are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Administer and track Subcontractor Certified Payroll submissions to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Federal procurement

Contract compliance

Vendor relations

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field

Job description

CTI and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Procurement Specialist to support strategic sourcing, subcontract management, and federal contracting across the United States.

This full-time role focuses on ensuring compliant procurement processes, accurate supplier coordination, and timely delivery of materials for diverse projects. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of procurement experience, with DOE/DoD or commercial contracts, and a solid understanding of federal procurement regulations.