Senior Procurement Specialist

Astrion; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to support our Procurement Team fully remotely in the U.S. Responsibilities include sourcing a variety of commodities, managing purchase orders, and ensuring project compliance with contracting regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and critical thinking skills, hold a Bachelor's degree with significant experience, and be able to obtain a Secret clearance. Join us and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Professional development allotment

Multiple healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Competitive time off policy

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience with Bachelor's or 6 years with Master's in supply chain or related field.
• Experience with government purchasing and contracting is required.
• Ability to obtain a US Government issued Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure various commodities and services in support of contracts.
• Manage performance of purchase orders and ensure compliance.
• Initiate Requests for Quotations and analyze supplier responses.

Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Costpoint

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Senior Procurement Specialist

LOCATION: Remote U.S.

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret (Active or Eligible)

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: Less than 10%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a fully remote Senior Procurement Specialist located in the U.S., supporting our Procurement Team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum of 8 years Or a Master's degree with minimum of 6 years of professional experience in in:
  • supply chain management, subcontracts or contracts administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience with Government purchasing and contracting.
• Experience in Administering high dollar value Purchase Orders and Subcontracts.
• Experience with Critical Path Management, FAR and DFARS.
• Experience analyzing data to formulate and execute effective negotiation strategies.
• 4 years of experience with negotiating terms and conditions in a corporate setting.
• Experience in leadership, critical thinking, and innovative behaviors in supply chain projects or roles.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior procurement professionals.
• Ability to obtain a US Government issued Secret clearance
• US Citizenship is required.
• Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system
• Experience in MS Office suite.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source and procure various commodities and services in support of contracts.
• Proficiency in the procurement procedures and processes, including but not limited to price analysis, commercial determination, negotiations, and navigating Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements based on procurement thresholds.
• Ability to proficiently establish CPSR compliant procurement packages exceeding $2M.
• Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals, receives supplier responses, and analyzes for to meet solicitation requirements.
• Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required
• Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
• Manages performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
• Lead and mentor junior procurement team on establishing compliant procurement files.
• Interfacing and collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside of Procurement organization.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.
• Person should possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be extremely organized.
• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.