Senior Procurement Administrator
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Responsibilities
- Manage the full procurement lifecycle from planning through closeout in accordance with company policies, FAR, and DFARS.
- Work closely with business, technical, and functional stakeholders to support business growth objectives and strong program performance.
- Develop and maintain effective external relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to support program objectives and strengthen STR’s business partnerships.
- Conduct market research, supplier qualification, source selection, and cost/price reasonableness evaluations.
- Utilize purchasing and ERP systems to create and manage purchase orders and ensure compliance.
- Maintain accurate and complete procurement files and documentation in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and company requirements.
- Experience using AI‐enabled tools and a strong willingness to learn and apply AI to drive efficiency and improve quality and effectiveness in Contracts and Supply Chain processes.
- Recommend and help implement process improvements to scale and optimize procurement activities and practices.
- Communicate effectively with internal customers, partners, and stakeholders; respond promptly to inquiries regarding order status, changes, and returns.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of Federal procurement, purchasing, or contracting experience (or Master's degree + 3 years)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (for which US Citizenship is required)
- Demonstrated experience in negotiations and supplier management.
- Experience with FAR, DFARS, and agency‐specific regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply federal acquisition policies in context.
- Knowledge of ITAR/EAR export controls and counterfeit parts prevention practices.
- Collaborative, self‐motivated, and efficient, with strong business judgment and analytical skills; interest in optimizing procurement and contracting practices while maintaining compliance.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with customers, partners, and colleagues at all levels.
- Willingness to expand expertise across other areas of Supply Chain as well as Contracts.
- Pay Information
- Full-Time Salary Range: $93,000.00 - $117,000.00
- The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s 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, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. 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.
- STR is 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 can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
- STR is 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.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info.
- 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.
About STR
Systems and technology research firm specializing in advanced analytics, sensor systems, and AI/ML solutions for defense, intelligence, and national security applications.
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