Senior Procurement Specialist — Strategic Sourcing for Tech

Heven AeroTech; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Heven AeroTech in Sterling, Virginia is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management for equipment production. You will build reliable supplier relationships, optimize inventory, and maintain quality and on-time delivery across the supply chain.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in manufacturing procurement, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing or equipment production.
• Strong experience sourcing mechanical, electrical, or fabricated components.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for raw materials, components, subassemblies, and production services.
• Identify, qualify, and manage domestic and international suppliers.
• Lead RFQs, contract negotiations, pricing agreements, and long‑term supply agreements.
• Ensure best value sourcing while balancing cost, quality, lead time, and risk.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and supplier performance metrics.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support equipment builds.
• Manage lead times, capacity constraints, and supply risks.
• Support new product introductions and production ramp‑ups.
• Implement mitigation strategies for supply disruptions.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

RFQ

ERP/MRP

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Heven AeroTech in Sterling, Virginia is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management for equipment production. You will build reliable supplier relationships, optimize inventory, and maintain quality and on-time delivery across the supply chain.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in manufacturing procurement, and strong negotiation skills.