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Procurement Contract Specialist Advanced Tech Staffing - 5.0 Shrewsbury, MA Job Details Contract $40 - $50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Qualifications Federal Acquisition Regulations Contract law compliance support experience Pricing analysis SAP Procurement financial analysis Purchase order management Continuous improvement Vendor relationship management Organizational skills Leading team collaboration initiatives Negotiating purchasing contracts Vendor contract management Project contract management Strategic sourcing Regulatory compliance analysis Critical thinking Cross-functional team management Cross-functional communication Procurement regulatory knowledge Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Contract Specialist to join our organization's procurement and legal teams. This role is pivotal in managing the lifecycle of procurement contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering strategic vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of government and public sector purchasing procedures, federal acquisition regulations, and contract management practices. Duties Execute and manage complex, high-visibility and high-value IOTs, POs, and Subcontracts for materials, software, and services in support of domestic and international commercial, DoD, FAA, and FMS contracts Ensure strict compliance with Government (FAR, DFAR, AMS), Customer and company requirements​ from R D through low-rate initial production, production/deployment, sustainment, and program closeout Collaborate cross-functionally across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) including Program Management, Quality, Finance, Contracts, Global Trade and Legal Identify, evaluate, manage, and maintain strong strategic relationships with suppliers, focusing on quality, reliability, and cost-efficiency Execute bid/proposal activities, PIAs/NDAs, and Teaming Agreements for new business and strategic pursuits Review and assist in the development of Subcontract Statements of Work (SSOW) Perform in-depth price analyses, conduct due diligence/comprehensive supplier assessments, proactively identify risks & opportunities​​ including material shortages or supplier instability, and develop contingency plans Lead negotiations (price, schedule, terms/conditions) Manage supplier performance (cost, schedule and quality) against key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with contractual obligations Support PO/Subcontract related invoice approvals, inquiries, and issues Meticulously reviews, interprets, and implements company policies, procedures, process instructions, and operational workflows with a high level of accuracy. Experience Minimum of five years' experience in government contract management purchasing roles. Proven expertise in procurement regulations such as FAR Experience in a similar contracts/procurement role with responsibility for sourcing, placing orders, price analysis, negotiations, PO documentation, supplier management, and compliance to company policies and procedures Experience with FAR, DFAR, and FAA AMS Experience with international requirements (including Import/Export regulations) Experience working with and leading cross-functional teams Experience with Statements of Work Experience with SAP Ability to prioritize compliance to policies and procedures Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills #IND1

Pay:

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance

Work Location:

In person