Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full life-cycle procurement for complex packages, including solicitation strategy, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract closeout.
• Conduct robust cost and price analyses, develop negotiation position(s), and document rationale and negotiation results.
• Negotiate commercial contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve best overall value while mitigating risk.
• Manage suppliers for performance, risk mitigation, and corrective action.
• Serve as the primary procurement lead for cross-functional complex procurements.
• Prepare and maintain procurement documentation to support audits and program traceability.
• Identify and drive sourcing strategies, alternative supplier options, and risk mitigation plans.
• Mentor and provide subject-matter guidance to junior procurement staff.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement processes.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of procurement/purchasing experience supporting aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing programs.
• Strong cost/price analysis and negotiation skills with documented negotiation wins and cost avoidance / savings results.
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to handle complex multi-stakeholder procurements independently and to meet aggressive schedule and cost targets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• More than 3 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay & Benefits:

• Summary pay range for Experienced Level 3: $64,600 - $79,800.
• Summary pay range for Senior Level 4: $102,850 - $127,050.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees can enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs.

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