Senior Specialist, Procurement

Job Title: Sr Specialist, Procurement

Job Code: 45031

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80 : Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are looking for a Department of Defense contractor BUYER to join our team. We are considering individuals who have experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Buyer, Purchasing for a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor company.

Essential Functions:

• Support proposal activities by coordinating pricing efforts with Program Managers, Hardware Cost Estimating, and other buyers; prepare and follow-up on requests for quotation/bid/proposal to help ensure a compliant and effective competitive bidding process.
• Issue requests for quotation/bid/proposal & analyze supplier quotes to determine best source in terms of cost, conformance to requirements, and delivery.
• Review and interpret drawings, incorporate terms and conditions into purchase orders, and flow down schedule requirements.
• Ensure all applicable program, company, engineering, and item-specific conformance criteria are clearly and adequately conveyed to suppliers in a timely manner to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Document fair and reasonable pricing per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by performing cost and and/or price analysis.
• Maintain accurate PO documentation per FAR/ Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) requirements and internal policies and procedures
• Follow-up on late deliveries and expedite deliveries with suppliers as required.
• Manage supplier performance and open orders within your commodity
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with suppliers
• Write negotiation plans as required.
• Negotiate and establish long-term pricing agreements with suppliers.
• Review and approve Statements of Work (SOW), and implement and track the applicable SOW flow-downs as contractual line items.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 8+ years DoD buying experience
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Procurement Specialist Buyer
• Hands-on negotiation experience
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP experience a plus
• Problem-solving experience
• Advanced knowledge of FAR/DFAR, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and other related requirements
• Experience purchasing high value, complex ‘make to print’ products