Senior Procurement Lead - Engineering Tech

Professional Contract Services, Inc.; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $39.78

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with matching up to 6%

Job summary

Professional Contract Services, Inc. in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Buyer Lead (Engineering Tech V) to manage procurement processes at a senior level.

The role reports to the Procurement Supervisor and requires coordinating with internal stakeholders to optimize purchasing, supplier performance, and compliance. The successful candidate will supervise and train junior buyers, lead high-priority purchases, and drive process improvements while operating in a fast-paced government contracting

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of procurement or material-control experience.
• Knowledge of Navy procurement operations.
• Ability to interpret technical information, drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Compile material requests, issue purchase orders and track orders.
• Prepare solicitations, evaluate bids and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value and terms.
• Interview suppliers to assess capability and pricing; prepare analyses.
• Expedite deliveries and resolve shipment discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain communication with internal requestors for clarity and timeliness.
• Support the Procurement Supervisor on high-priority purchases.
• Train junior buyers and identify procurement process improvements.
• Escalate vendor issues and ensure cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Technical item interpretation

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Professional Contract Services, Inc. in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Buyer Lead (Engineering Tech V) to manage procurement processes at a senior level.

The role reports to the Procurement Supervisor and requires coordinating with internal stakeholders to optimize purchasing, supplier performance, and compliance. The successful candidate will supervise and train junior buyers, lead high-priority purchases, and drive process improvements while operating in a fast-paced government contracting