Sourcing Strategy Specialist

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Pendergrass (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Logistics Agency in Georgia seeks a Sourcing Strategy Specialist (GS-12). This position requires one year of specialized experience closely related to procurement, strategic sourcing, and program requirements.

You will evaluate supplier capability, analyze customer demand, and help shape procurement strategies to improve efficiency. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of DLA procurement programs, acquisition principles, and KPI monitoring.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DLA enterprise procurement programs, policies and objectives.
• Understanding of acquisition principles to implement strategic sourcing plans.
• Experience assessing sourcing program development and KPI metrics.
• Experience advising on developing strategic sourcing recommendations.
• Experience monitoring and analyzing KPIs related to demand and supplier capability.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Acquisition principles

KPI analysis

Supplier evaluation

Strategic recommendations

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Sourcing Strategy Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut‑off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Knowledge of DLA enterprise procurement supply programs and activities, missions, policies, and objectives.
• General knowledge of acquisition principles and program requirements sufficient to implement strategic sourcing plans and recommendations.
• Experience assessing strategic sourcing program development, execution, and improvement of key performance indicators that reflect the overall effectiveness and efficiency of an organization.
• Experience serving as an analysis advisor in developing key strategic sourcing program recommendations.
• Experience monitoring, researching, and analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPls).
• Experience analyzing items with respect to customer demand, product characteristics, procurement history, future customer requirements, and supplier capability.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.