Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

Procurement Specialist

With all the information available today, it takes a skilled procurement professional to navigate complex acquisition processes and deliver cost-effective solutions. With the critical decisions made in our defense operations every day, we need a Procurement Specialist like you to do just that. As a Procurement Specialist on our team, you will leverage your expertise in acquisition strategy, vendor negotiations, and compliance with DoD procurement policies to ensure mission success. If you have strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset, we have an opportunity to use those skills to optimize procurement decisions and support our national defense objectives. In this role, you'll oversee the entire procurement lifecycle-from market research and vendor engagement to contract management and compliance audits. Using your comprehensive understanding of DFARS and FAR processes, you'll develop acquisition strategies, conduct cost analysis, and ensure adherence to federal procurement regulations. You'll validate vendor agreements, manage government contracts, and analyze procurement strategies to align with DoD acquisition policies and cost efficiency goals. As the authority on procurement compliance and strategy, your client will look to you for time-critical recommendations, often under pressure. This is a chance to grow your expertise and broaden your skill set into areas like advanced supply chain logistics, acquisition documentation, and contract lifecycle management. You'll share your expertise with other professionals through leadership and mentoring. We focus on growing as a team to deliver the best support to our customers, so you'll have resources to learn new skills and tools. Work with us as we provide the right acquisition solutions at the right time to support the critical needs of our warfighters and national security. Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

Experience managing the full procurement lifecycle, including vendor negotiations and acquisition strategy development

Experience with federal procurement regulations and compliance audits

Experience with cost estimation, financial analysis, and supply chain logistics

Knowledge of DFARS and FAR processes for procurement

Knowledge of contract lifecycle management and government contracting

Ability to conduct market research and negotiate vendor agreements

Ability to analyze procurement strategies for cost efficiency and policy alignment

Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management, or 5+ years of experience in procurement management in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

Experience in advanced acquisition documentation and compliance audits

Knowledge of emerging procurement technologies and automation tools

Ability to mentor junior procurement staff and lead cross-functional teams

TS/SCI clearance

Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Certification

Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees.

Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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