Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement andpurchasingactivities supporting logistics, facilities, mission support, and operational requirements.

• Develop acquisition strategies and procurement plans aligned with programobjectivesand contractual requirements.

• Manage vendor identification, source selection, negotiations, and supplier relationships.

• Coordinate procurement activities across geographically dispersed operational locations.

• Ensure purchasing activitiescomply withFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), company policies, and contractual requirements.

• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and quality to ensure mission requirements are achieved.

• Identifyprocurement risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintainsupply continuity.

• Coordinate withlogistics, finance, legal, and program management personnel to resolve procurement issues.

• Support subcontract management and vendor integration activities.

• Analyze procurement metrics, spending trends, and supplier performance to improve operational efficiency.

• Prepare procurement reports, executive briefings, and acquisition status updates for program leadership.

• Support contingency procurement and rapid acquisition requirements during emergent operations.

• Mentor procurement personnel and promote standardized acquisition best practices across the program.

• Evaluate market trends and emerging suppliers to improve sourcing strategies and mission support capabilities.

• Foster continuous improvement through procurement optimization, supplier engagement, and process innovation.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 15 years of experience supporting procurement, purchasing, acquisition, supply chain management, or contract administration for Government or Department of Defense programs.

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint, Combatant Command, Service Component, or Special Operations organizations.

• Experience leading complex procurement efforts, supplier management, strategic sourcing, and acquisition planning supporting mission-critical operations.

• Demonstrated ability to brief senior Government and program leadership on procurement strategies, acquisition performance, and supply chain risks.

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Acquisition Management, Logistics, or a related field.

• Experience supporting contingency contracting, operational procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, and global supply chain operations in geographically dispersed environments.

• Experience utilizing SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft 365, Power BI, or other enterprise procurement and purchasing systems.

• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), DAWIA/Back-to-Basics Acquisition certifications, or equivalent procurement certifications are preferred.