Senior Procurement Specialist – Defense & Government

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

401(k) match

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO to manage day-to-day purchasing for complex defense programs.

You will own POs, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure FAR/DFARS compliance while coordinating with engineering and contracts. We value cross-functional teamwork, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work on-site in a dynamic environment supporting engineers and technicians on long-standing and new programs.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 6–10 years government purchasing/procurement experience.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and independently.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Own purchase orders and subcontracts from requisition through closeout for materials, parts and services.
• Solicit quotes, run bids, and document source selection.
• Negotiate price, delivery, terms, and changes; issue POs and amendments.
• Manage open-order book: expedite, shortages, deliveries, discrepancies.
• Coordinate with quality, engineering, and contracts on first-article, source inspection, and nonconformances.
• Work with program managers and engineering on bills of material, need dates, and spec changes.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering

Herramientas

Costpoint

Descripción del empleo

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO to manage day-to-day purchasing for complex defense programs.

You will own POs, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure FAR/DFARS compliance while coordinating with engineering and contracts. We value cross-functional teamwork, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work on-site in a dynamic environment supporting engineers and technicians on long-standing and new programs.