Strategic Global Procurement Specialist (Materials)

MATSYS; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Certifications and training support

Job summary

MATSYS is seeking a Procurement Specialist to own day-to-day sourcing and buying across direct and indirect categories, from metal powders to MRO and services. You will run global sourcing events, vet suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage POs to maintain flow despite long lead times and shifting demand.

This mid-level, hands-on role partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Receiving to balance cost, quality, delivery, and risk while complying with FAR/DFARS and federal/state

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environment and understanding of BOMs.
• Hands-on experience with POs, quotes/RFQs, supplier negotiations, and resolving delivery issues.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS or ability to learn quickly; government contracting is a plus.
• Experience sourcing globally with long/variable lead times.

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing across global supplier base and RFQ/RFI processes.
• Vendor qualification, onboarding, and compliance checks.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and MOQs.
• Convert requests to purchase orders; manage changes and expediting.
• Monitor long lead times, track POs, and communicate delivery risk.
• Assess supplier risk and develop mitigation plans.
• Support contracts, pricing agreements, and NDAs with Finance/Legal.
• Manage supplier performance and drive corrective actions.
• Analyze spend, trends, and supplier performance in Excel/ERP.
• Coordinate shipping/receiving and AP to resolve variances.
• Maintain audit-ready supplier and pricing records; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

ERP/MRP systems

Sourcing strategy

Vendor management

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Deltek

Job description

MATSYS is seeking a Procurement Specialist to own day-to-day sourcing and buying across direct and indirect categories, from metal powders to MRO and services. You will run global sourcing events, vet suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage POs to maintain flow despite long lead times and shifting demand.

This mid-level, hands-on role partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Receiving to balance cost, quality, delivery, and risk while complying with FAR/DFARS and federal/state