Strategic Sourcing & Subcontracts Lead

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

American Institutes for Research in Arlington, VA seeks a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader to guide enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives and subcontract oversight. You will develop strategies, negotiate contracts, and lead a team to ensure compliance and value across programs.

The role requires strong procurement experience, governance in federal contexts, and the ability to drive process improvements and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of nine years of equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, subcontract administration, and contract lifecycle management.
• Experience in compliance-driven environments, preferably within U.S. Federal Government contracting space.
• Legal background or support for contract drafting; J.D. and/or CPSM/CIPS/CPP a plus.
• Proficiency with e-sourcing platforms and contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and complex competitive procurements (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs).
• Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate, and manage procurement risks to optimize cost, quality, compliance, and outcomes.
• Provide oversight to Subcontract Administrators across pre- and post-award activities.
• Support subcontract negotiations, contract formation, modifications, and issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain subcontracting templates, tools, and SOPs to drive consistency.
• Monitor procurement risks and provide management reporting on activity and trends.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team and foster collaboration.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team leadership

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 9+ years experience

Experience in government contracting

Tools

e-sourcing platforms

Procurement technologies

Contract management systems

Job description

American Institutes for Research in Arlington, VA seeks a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader to guide enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives and subcontract oversight. You will develop strategies, negotiate contracts, and lead a team to ensure compliance and value across programs.

The role requires strong procurement experience, governance in federal contexts, and the ability to drive process improvements and risk mitigation.