Senior Procurement Administrator

The role

You will lead strategic procurement operations to support defense and government initiatives. You will manage the full procurement lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver solutions.

What you will do

• 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 program performance.
• Develop and maintain effective external relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• 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.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements to scale and optimize procurement activities and practices.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers, partners, and stakeholders.

Required qualifications

• 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
• US Citizenship is required
• Demonstrated experience in negotiations and supplier management
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations
• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR export controls and counterfeit parts prevention practices
• Collaborative, self-motivated, and efficient
• Strong business judgment and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Nice to have

• Experience using AI-enabled tools
• Willingness to learn and apply AI to drive efficiency
• Willingness to expand expertise across other areas of Supply Chain as well as Contracts

About the company

STR is a growing technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. They focus on cyber, sensors, radar, sonar, communications, electronic warfare, and artificial intelligence algorithms.