Senior Procurement Specialist

About the Company

Leonard Workforce Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a growing defense and intelligence community contractor seeking a qualified candidate for the following position

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About the Ro

le
Our client is hiring a Senior Procurement Specialist to play a key role in purchasing, acquisitions, and supplier management within a secure program environment. This person will own end to end procurement of program materials and ensure compliance with U.S. Government contracting regulations (FAR / DFARS and others), company policies, and program objectiv

es.
Responsibili

• ties
  Manage end to end procurement for direct and indirect materials, capital, services, and subcontracts on defense programs, ensuring compliance with prime contract flow down require
• mentsNegotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors, including pricing, delivery schedules, quality requirements, and compliance cl
• ausesConduct cost and price analysis under FAR Part 15 and DFARS requirements to ensure fair and reasonable pr
• icingPrepare, review, and execute RFPs, RFQs, purchase orders, and subcontract agree
• mentsPerform supplier evaluations, qualifications, and risk assessments, maintaining an approved supplier list and conducting periodic performance re
• viewsEnsure compliance with ITAR, DFARS 252.204-7012 cybersecurity requirements, the Buy American Act, the Trade Agreements Act, and other applicable regula
• tionsCollaborate with program management, engineering, quality, and contracts teams to support program schedules and deliver
• ablesManage supplier relationships and resolve performance, delivery, and quality i
• ssuesMaintain accurate procurement records and documentation for government audits and contract clo
• seoutSupport proposals with procurement input, supplier quotes, and basis of estimate document
• ationIdentify and implement cost savings initiatives and supply chain process improve
• mentsSupport audit readiness and respond to data calls from customers, DCAA, and

DCMA
Qualific

• ations
  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a relate
• d fieldActive TS/SCI clearance preferred (will consider non cleared candidates with a strong home run p
• rofile)U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR and contract requi
• rementsMinimum 5 to 7 years of procurement experience in the defense industry or a government contracting envi
• ronmentDemonstrated experience with FAR, DFARS, and government contract flowdown requi
• rementsProven track record negotiating with suppliers and managing subcontracts on government p
• rogramsExperience with cost and price analysis techniques and source selection pr

ocesses
Require

• d Skills
  Strong working knowledge of FAR Part 12, 13, 15, and applicable DFAR
• S clausesFamiliarity with ITAR, EAR, and export control re
• gulationsFamiliarity with CMMC requirements and DFARS 252.204-7012 cybersecurity c
• omplianceProficiency in ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint strongly p

referred)
Prefer

• red Skills
  Advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, or re
• lated fieldExperience supporting classified DoD or Intelligence Communi
• ty programsKnowledge of CPSR audit r
• equirementsFamiliarity with ISO 9001 quality manage

ment system
Pay range and compensa

tion package
This position can be based in Tucson AZ (headquarters), Centennial CO, or Chantilly VA. On site and / or hybrid schedule. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate. Compensation will be discussed with qualified candidates. Compensation range disclosed where required

by state law.
Equal Opportu

nity Statement
Leonard Workforce Solutions is committed to diversity a