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Senior Procurement & Contracts Advisor
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What they do
A Director of Procurement or Sourcing directs and oversees the procurement of supplies for a company or organization. Researches pricing trends and manages sourcing of supplies and inventory. Directs staff, develops relationships with suppliers and negotiates supply and shipping prices.
$158,299 / year median in Tennessee
+11% projected growth
Job Description
About the Role NEC is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement & Contracts Advisor to lead strategy-driven, FAR-compliant acquisitions for complex technical initiatives. This role is ideal for a senior federal procurement professional who excels at developing acquisition strategies, crafting high-quality RFQ/RFP documentation, and translating technical engineering requirements into executable procurement packages. This is not a traditional contract administrator role—it's a strategic advisory position supporting mission-critical procurements in advanced hardware, software, and facility modernization. What You'll Do Partner with engineering, facility, and executive teams to define and mature technical requirements. Develop complete, competitively solicited RFQ packages including SOW/PWS, evaluation criteria, instructions to offerors, and compliant clauses. Conduct market research and draft Sources Sought, RFIs, and acquisition planning artifacts. Recommend NAICS codes, competition strategies, contract types, and evaluation methodologies. Ensure all acquisition documentation is fully aligned with FAR, agency supplements, and company EO procedures. Support facility upgrade planning by identifying infrastructure modifications and translating them into procurement-ready requirements. Lead coordination sessions and integrate stakeholder feedback to deliver ready-to-issue RFQ packages. Qualifications Required Experience 7-10 years of federal acquisition experience (DOE, NNSA, DoD, NASA, TVA, or major federal prime contractors). Proven ability to develop RFQs, RFPs, evaluation criteria, SOW/PWS, acquisition strategies, and source selection documentation. Experience managing or supporting procurements involving:
- High-performance computing
- AI/ML systems
- Nuclear or advanced manufacturing equipment
- SCADA/OT, industrial automation, laboratory or cybersecurity systems Preferred Background Experience working for major federal primes: Bechtel, Jacobs, Fluor, Honeywell, KBR, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, etc.
CPCM, CFCM PMP NCMA
credentials FAC‑C orDAWIA/BTB
certification Who Thrives Here You enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with technical experts, and shaping acquisition strategies for unique, high-impact federal programs. You're comfortable leading discussions, identifying gaps, and challenging assumptions to ensure procurement success.Pay:
$140,000.00- $210,000.