Lead end-to-end federal procurement activities for defense and government programs, including sourcing, supplier qualification, negotiations, purchase orders, cost analysis, compliance, documentation, and closeout. Partner with Programs, Finance, Contracts, and Engineering; manage vendor relationships; apply FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and EAR requirements; assess risks; and improve procurement processes using ERP and AI-enabled tools.

Leads strategic sourcing, category strategy, supplier relationship management, negotiations, risk mitigation, and procurement process improvement for defense and government programs. The role manages sourcing events, supplier performance, compliance, internal stakeholder partnerships, and supply chain teams while applying FAR, DFARS, ERP, contract management, and AI-enabled tools. Requires substantial federal contracting experience, supervisory leadership, and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.