Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Innova Solutions Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Disability insurance

Legal protection

Paid sick time

Paid leaves

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Menlo Park, CA. This contract-to-hire, full-time role entails owning end-to-end sourcing activities, coordinating with Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Security to meet contractual and compliance needs.

You will lead RFQ/RFPs, evaluate proposals, and negotiate terms while maintaining thorough procurement records. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 7+ years of strategic sourcing experience, and is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, Contracts, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, subcontracts, procurement, or supplier negotiations.
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts, FAR/DFARS flow-downs, source selection, pricing, and supplier documentation.
• Experience leading RFQ/RFP processes, evaluating supplier proposals, negotiating terms.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic sourcing and subcontracting activities from intake to closeout.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate requirements into sourcing actions.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.
• Prepare and administer purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Coordinate reviews of flow-downs, DPAS, ITAR, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready procurement files and documentation.
• Manage supplier performance including cost, schedule, and changes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder collaboration

RFQ/RFP leadership

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Excel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

ERP systems

Sourcing/contract-management software

Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring a Strategic Sourcing Specialist.

Position type: Full Time - Contract to Hire

Duration: 3+ Months

Location: Menlo Park, CA

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will:

• Own strategic sourcing and subcontracting activities for assigned suppliers and program requirements from intake through solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout.
• Partner with Engineering, Legal, Security, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders to translate contractual, technical, schedule, and compliance requirements into supplier sourcing and award actions.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, supplier evaluations, source-selection recommendations, cost and price analysis, and negotiations covering pricing, lead times, payment terms, delivery, statements of work, and commercial terms.
• Prepare and administer purchase orders, subcontracts, amendments, and related supplier agreements in accordance with internal approvals, sourcing strategies, and applicable contract requirements.
• Coordinate supplier reviews of FAR/DFARS flow-downs, domestic sourcing requirements, DPAS, ITAR/export controls, CUI or cybersecurity requirements, representations and certifications, security obligations, and other program-specific terms.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready procurement files documenting competition, source selection, price reasonableness, negotiations, approvals, supplier acknowledgements, and required compliance records, including DPAS documentation where applicable.
• Manage supplier commercial and contractual performance, including cost, schedule, deliverables, change management, terms-and-conditions issues, risk escalation, and recovery actions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, Contracts, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, subcontracts, procurement, or supplier negotiations supporting technically complex or contract-driven programs.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts, federally funded programs, or defense/aerospace procurement, with working knowledge of FAR/DFARS flow-downs, source selection, pricing, and supplier documentation requirements.
• Experience leading RFQ/RFP processes, evaluating supplier proposals, performing cost or price analysis, documenting price reasonableness, and negotiating supplier commercial terms.
• Experience preparing or administering purchase orders, subcontracts, amendments, statements of work, or other supplier agreements throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Experience maintaining complete procurement files that support internal, customer, or audit review.
• To work cross-functionally with Legal, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Security, and suppliers to resolve complex sourcing, contractual, and compliance issues.
• Proficiency with ERP, procurement, sourcing, or contract-management systems and Excel, with strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Personnel Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading strategic sourcing or subcontracting activities for radar, RF, satellite, space, electronics, precision mechanical assemblies, contract manufacturing, or technical services.
• Hands-on experience with FAR/DFARS flow-downs, DPAS, domestic sourcing requirements, ITAR/export controls, CUI or cybersecurity requirements, and supplier representations and certifications.
• Experience supporting complex subcontracts or service procurements involving statements of work, milestones, deliverables, intellectual property, data rights, or negotiated terms and conditions.
• Familiarity with CPSR expectations, procurement-file reviews, DCMA or DCAA oversight, sole-source justifications, and documented price or negotiation rationale.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite, sourcing or contract-management tools, supplier compliance tracking, or procurement reporting systems.
• Experience supporting classified programs or working with suppliers in secure environments.

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: Between $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website:

https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Gangotri Chakraborty

(470)-845-2815

[e-mail]

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.