Acquisition Specialist Jobs: a Gateway to a Rewarding Career

If you have a knack for critical thinking, strategic planning, and negotiating, you may thrive in Acquisition Specialist jobs. These roles require expertise in procuring goods and services for the organization they work for. An Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the organization's operations run smoothly and cost-effectively.

Job Requirements and Skills

Most companies require their Acquisition Specialists to possess a Bachelor's degree. Strengths in communication, decision making, as well as negotiation are vital. Knowledge of acquisition processes and familiarity with acquisition regulations are also crucial. Additional certifications in sourcing and procurement can provide an added edge.

Career Progression and Salary

With experience and improved capabilities, an Acquisition Specialist can move up to higher roles, such as Acquisition Manager, or Director of Acquisition. On Ladders, we list jobs that reward your skills with a $100K+ salary package.

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$120K - $140K *

Lead project execution and delivery by coordinating cross-functional teams for complex cloud solutions, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and communication protocols while interfacing with gov...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $119K *

Transform digital solutions in procurement and commodities. Drive innovation through SAP expertise, leading analysis and system enhancements for impactful business outcomes while mentoring teams and e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $223K *

Join a team that drives supplier management and subcontract negotiation excellence to support complex Government programs, collaborating across engineering and operations while ensuring compliance wit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $280K *

Engage with national security partners to lead strategic growth and technology integration. Drive customer relationships and oversee proposal development while guiding internal teams towards impactful...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career with a pivotal role in commercial operations, optimizing agreements and driving value across diverse teams to enhance business efficiency and growth...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to optimize manufacturing operations by gathering, documenting, and translating production needs into functional specifications that enhance efficiency and collaboration across IT and...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing operations through effective liaison between Production Groups and IT, enhancing workflows and integrating systems to ensure smooth production processes and...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $96K *

Join our team to drive strategic procurement processes and manage global contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while mitigating legal risks. Lead contract lifecycle management and ensure...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $96K *

Drive strategic contract management across global procurement operations, ensuring compliance and effective supplier partnerships. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance contract lifecycle processes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion the management of construction and architect-engineer contracts, ensuring compliance and excellence in service delivery. Collaborate across teams, directing contract processes from initiation...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$220K - $331K *

Lead the charge in executing complex programs that enhance NASA's communication systems, ensuring seamless integration and management of resources, while driving performance, customer satisfaction, an...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $331K *

Lead and transform a major NASA Communications contract, ensuring effective integration of operations, management, and innovation in support of diverse missions while maintaining high performance and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Transform opportunities within the U.S. Army by leveraging relationships, navigating complexities, and driving initiatives from inception to implementation, ensuring alignment with mission needs and f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future by deploying quality strategies that enhance operations and meet customer expectations. Collaborate with teams to leverage quality data analytics for continuous improvement, ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate procurement efficiency by optimizing Coupa operations, managing P2P workflows, and ensuring compliance. Act as a liaison between vendors and internal teams to streamline processes and enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $210K *

Unlock potential by serving as a regulatory expert, supporting strategic business development and compliance activities across the product lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of Army engagement by identifying key opportunities, building relationships, and managing proposals to ensure successful funding and execution of defense projects, while navigatin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead multichannel new customer acquisition strategy, optimizing programs across digital channels and partnerships to drive sustainable growth and ROI while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Architect data strategies and streamline operations to support AI/ML projects. Join a team focused on enhancing data collection methodologies and ensuring the quality of Full-Motion Video (FMV) data f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $126K *

Strategize procurement of complex custom products, manage supplier relations, and drive effective supply chain operations to optimize performance in a non-standard purchasing environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $148K *

Manage and optimize the global corporate insurance program, ensuring compliance and alignment with international operations. Collaborate across functions to enhance governance, facilitate renewals, an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $148K *

Elevate corporate insurance management by optimizing global programs, ensuring coverage aligns with organizational growth, compliance, and operational needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive str...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $190K *

Lead systems engineering for advanced space vehicle programs, ensuring mission success and technical alignment. Collaborate across teams to shape architectures, manage risks, and validate requirements...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $165K *

Lead the charge in managing proposal development and execution while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Collaborate across departments to optimize pricing strategies and improve processes f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join the team to apply state-of-the-art MBSE methodologies, enhance mission engineering capabilities, and develop complex naval systems. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects focused on Electromagnetic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Acquisition Specialist do?question toggle

    An Acquisition Specialist is responsible for procuring goods and services for the organization. Their typical duties include market research, negotiating contracts, managing suppliers, and ensuring the efficient operation of the acquisition processes.

  • What skills are required for Acquisition Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Essential skills include communication, critical thinking, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Familiarity with acquisition regulations is also a must.

  • What is the career progression for an Acquisition Specialist?question toggle

    Acquisition Specialists can advance to managerial positions, such as Acquisition Manager, or later to executive roles like Director of Acquisition.

  • Do Acquisition Specialist jobs pay over $100K annually?question toggle

    Yes, on Ladders, we have listed Acquisition Specialist jobs that offer $100K and more annually.