Job Description

Title: Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Defense)

Location: Wichita, KS

Duration: 6 Months with possible extension

Job Description:

Subcontract Management: Manage subcontracts in compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations, ensuring proper flow-downs and contract adherence throughout the supply chain.
Supplier Engagement & Performance: Work effectively with suppliers, ensuring strong relationships, contract compliance, and high-performance delivery.
Best-Value Source Selection: Lead and support robust supplier competitions, negotiating and selecting suppliers based on best-value principles.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across internal functions such as engineering, finance, and program management to ensure alignment with contractual and operational goals.
Proposal & Estimating Support: Assist with financial analysis, cost estimation, and development of compliant proposals to prime contractors.
Supplier Categories: Support procurement efforts in advanced composites, advanced machining, and structures, leveraging expertise in these supply bases.

Requirements:

Level 4s = 10+ years of experience
Proven track record in supply chain, subcontracting, or procurement roles within the defense industry.
Deep understanding of FAR/DFARS requirements, subcontract flow-downs, and compliance best practices.
Experience running supplier competitions using best-value selection criteria.
Strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate, resolve issues, and build productive supplier relationships.
Ability to mentor less experienced personnel, sharing industry knowledge and best practices.
Experience in estimating, financial analysis, and proposal development is a plus.
Familiarity with advanced composites, machining and structures supply bases is highly desirable.

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors,

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