Senior Manager of Procurement

About the Role:

STR is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manager of Procurement to lead our Federal procurement function within a dynamic and growing Contracts team. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the full procurement lifecycle ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) and driving process improvements to support STRs mission. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Federal procurement exceptional leadership skills and a commitment to operational excellence.

What you will do:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all procurement activities from planning through closeout in accordance with company policies FAR DFARS and agency-specific regulations
• Develop and negotiate strategic reseller distributor and OEM agreements that leverage STRs purchasing power secure quantity discounts and support longterm sourcing strategies
• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing procurement team fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement
• Oversee supplier qualification market research and source selection processes to ensure best value and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Direct complex negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors ensuring favorable terms and risk mitigation for STR
• Proactively identify and mitigate sourcing and supply chain risks to ensure business continuity
• Evaluate supplier proposals and quotes for price/cost reasonableness and compliance with contract requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and executive leadership on procurement matters providing expert guidance and timely communication
• Develop and implement scalable procurement processes tools and best practices to optimize efficiency and support organizational growth
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to inquiries regarding order status changes cancellations and returns
• Lead or participate in special projects including process improvement initiatives and system implementations
• Monitor and report on key procurement metrics identifying trends and recommending corrective actions as needed
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant federal regulations and industry trends ensuring STRs procurement practices remain compliant and competitive

Who you are:

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience depending on degree (BS 7 years or MS 5 years)
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CPCM CFCM) preferred
• Experience in Federal procurement purchasing or contracting with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role
• Demonstrated expertise in the application of FAR DFARS and agency-specific regulations
• Proven track record of successful negotiations and supplier management in a defense contracting environment
• Strong analytical business judgment and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external partners
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and implementing procurement best practices.

Candidate Attributes:

• Collaborative self-motivated and results-oriented leader
• Committed to excellence and continuous professional development
• Innovative thinker with a passion for optimizing procurement practices while maintaining strict compliance
• High integrity and professionalism with a strong sense of accountability

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $185000 - $200000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors such as but not limited to the candidates experience education training key skills/critical skills security clearances and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston MA Arlington VA near Dayton OH Melbourne FL and Carlsbad CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense intelligence and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors radar sonar communications and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STRis committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people culture and attitude along with their unique set of skills experiences and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We cant do it alone though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us more info.

STRis an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) marital status national origin age veteran status disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.