Procurement

• The Lead Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the sourcing and procurement process, from solicitation through to closeout.
• Develops and implements sourcing and procurement strategies to optimize costs, quality, and delivery of goods and services.
• Recommends process improvements related to procurement practices.
• Oversees the procurement process from requisition to purchase order issuance and receipt of goods/services.
• Reviews and executes complex and highly technical project requirements/requisitions, issue solicitations, and Subcontract Purchase Orders with consideration to FAR/DFARS flow-down, and C5MIs terms and conditions.
• Analyzes costs and pricing proposals to achieve cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Processes company-wide purchasing requests for hardware, software, supplies, subs, etc.
• Maintains procurement files to ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Identifies and selects suppliers based on various criteria, including safety, assurance of supply, quality, service, cost and innovation, and sustainability.
• Negotiates terms and conditions, hourly labor/equipment rates, mark-ups, prices, etc., with Supplier/Contractor to obtain the best possible outcome for the company.
• Ensures purchase orders are managed effectively throughout their lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Tracks and reports on KPIs related to procurement activities to internal stakeholders, and implements improvements based on analysis and feedback.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to facilitate smooth operations and resolve issues promptly.
• May conduct supplier/vendor/sub partner visits to evaluate performance and maintain constructive business relationships.

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