Specialist, Procurement

Job Title: Specialist, Procurement

Job Code: 39023

Job Location: Nashville, TN

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Job Description:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the plans and implementation activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services. Approves and qualifies suppliers, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards. Follows up on all awards through completion of order. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records. Prepares requests for quote (RFQ) and bid packages. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes. Follows applicable anti-corruption ethics, laws, and regulations.  This role ensures compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), customer contract requirements, and company policies. The position is responsible for issuing compliant purchase orders and subcontracts, flowing down mandatory contract clauses, performing supplier evaluations, and maintaining procurement files that withstand government audits.

Essential Functions:

• Source and procure materials, equipment, and services in support of federal government contracts.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), purchase orders, and subcontracts.
• Evaluate supplier proposals for technical acceptability, pricing, delivery, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct price and cost analyses in accordance with FAR requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintain complete procurement files supporting competition, source selection, pricing, and negotiation decisions.
• Prepare documentation supporting internal audits, DCMA reviews, DCAA audits, and CPSR evaluations.
• Ensure procurement records are complete, accurate, and retained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify material constraints and develop/execute risk mitigation plans to reduce overall Program risk.
• Perform lead time analysis and develop strategies to reduce lead time where required.
• Explain, interpret, and gain cooperations on policies, procedures, and practices
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR, ITAR, EAR, and other related requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Contract Management, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of procurement, subcontract administration, or supply chain experience supporting U.S. Government contracts.
• 1-2 years experience with FAR/DFAR, ITAR, EAR, and other related requirements

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Able to solve problems and innovate complex solutions
• Experience communicating with outside functions
• Experience managing large projects and processes that are both inside and outside of the immediate job area
• Experience supporting CPSR-approved purchasing systems.
• Knowledge of DCAA and DCMA audit requirements.