What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Lead position at TalentCORE, Inc.?
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex subcontracts procurement for critical hardware and/or services supporting assigned programs and proposal activities.
Tasks
- Review Statements of Work, prepare Request for Proposal/Quotation documents, conduct source selection determinations, and ensure compliance with applicable purchasing system considerations.
- Analyze supplier bids/proposals, perform cost and/or price analysis, and lead cost and pricing reviews with program management and customers.
- Negotiate subcontract agreements with suppliers, ensuring fair market prices and optimal terms.
- Review and interpret terms and conditions, providing recommendations and participating in or leading negotiations for modifications to standard/non-standard subcontract provisions.
- Advise management on contractual rights and obligations.
- Identify subcontract risks/issues and provide leadership in developing innovative solutions to complex subcontracting requirements.
- Represent TalentCORE, Inc. as the primary subcontract business point of contact on assigned subcontracts to internal and external customers.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in supply chain management, contract administration, or a related discipline, along with ten or more years of progressive professional experience.
- Strong knowledge of Government Contracting (FAR, DFARS, ITAR) and comprehensive understanding of acquisition principles, theories, concepts related to government rules and regulations supporting major agencies (DoD, NASA, etc.).
- Experience and familiarity with Statements of Work and SDRL management.
- Proficiency with various contract types (FFP, CR, CPFF, T&M, etc.).
- Ability to provide leadership in developing and communicating new concepts for unique requirements.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers, and other external parties.
- Ability to understand complex requirements and develop innovative solutions.
