Procurement Team Lead

Procurement Team Lead

Nightwingis seeking an experiencedProcurement Team Leadtoassistthe program management office.Thisrole requires an individual thatcanoversee complex procurement activities—from rapid, short-turnpurchasestosupporting more complicatedacquisition strategies for materials, services, and labor subcontracts. The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic liaison between customers, project teams, and supply chain stakeholders whiledrivingkeyperformance metrics.

Clearance Requirement:TS/SCI with Polygraph

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee procurement operations;coordinateworkflow andactivitiesto meetprogramobjectiveswhile ensuringcustomer satisfaction.

• Participate instrategic project coordination sessionswith diverse internal and external stakeholders at various organizational levels.

• Gather requirements andassistwith procurement and subcontracting strategiesaligned with program goals and mission requirements.

• Manage preparation and approval of purchase requestsfor materials andleadthe development of Subcontract Statements of Work (SSOWs) for specialized services.

• Serve as primary point of contact and strategic liaisonbetween customers, vendors,programteams, contracts, and corporate supply chain stakeholders.

• Cultivate andmaintainstrong vendor relationships, ensuringoptimalperformance, compliance, and delivery.

• Identifyand lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and accuracyacross procurement operations through process improvement and innovation.

• Monitor and analyze procurement metrics and KPIs; drive performance improvement to meet or exceed targets.

• Exercise independent judgment and leadershipindeterminingperformance strategies while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Contribute to overall program successthrough collaboration, strategic thinking, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications:

Experience:

• 5-8 years of progressive experiencein vendor management, procurement, contract administration, or subcontract management

• Demonstrated experience with Government contracting practices, procedures, and regulations(FAR/DFARS knowledge)

• Proventrack recordof developing and executing successful procurement and acquisition strategies

• Experience managing procurement activitiesindependently and as part of cross-functional teams

• Strong backgroundcoordinating with diverse stakeholders in complex, fast-paced environments

Skills:

• Strongproficiencyin Microsoft Office applicationsandERP systems

• Working knowledge of FAR regulations, company policies, and program operating procedures

• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical and non-technical subject matters to varied audiences

• Proven ability to collaboratewith key business stakeholders to understand requirements and implementappropriate vendormanagement strategies

• Strong task management capabilitiesfrom assignment through completion, including effectivecoordinationand follow-through

• Excellent judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skillsunder stressful conditions and tight deadlines

• Flexibility and willingness to work asto meet program timelines and objectives

• Ability tomonitorprocurement reportsand drive performance to meet metric targets

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with engineering and construction disciplines, including:

• Electrical systems

• Mechanical systems

• Architectural and structural engineering

• Fire protection systems

• Telecommunications infrastructure

• Security design and construction principles

• Advanced experience developing detailed Subcontract Statements of Work (SSOWs)

• Experiencein procurement or supply chain environments

• Certificationin procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CPM, CPPB)