Job Description
• Responsible for supplier market research and obtaining documentation for solicitation efforts (drawings, scorecards, historical purchases).
• Evaluates supplier information to determine most desirable suppliers.
• The Strategic Sourcing Specialist II will help drive the completion of compliant FAR15 packages and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment with program requirements.
• Execute FAR15 subcontracts IAW FAR, DFARS and applicable regulations.
• Support negotiations (price, terms & conditions)
• Manage key program suppliers.
• Build supplier strategies to enable the best overall value to client
YOU MUST HAVE
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, L &C, Business, or Finance
WE VALUE
• Bachelor's Degree
• DoD procurement subcontracting experience (FAR15)
• Detailed understanding of DoD Procurement Life Cycle
• Experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Strong negotiation skills and processes
• Supply chain experience
• Procurement experience within defense, aerospace, or similar industry
• Experience managing subcontracts FFP, CP, CPIF, etc.
• Experience with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD)
• Ability to understand and negotiate terms and conditions
Questions:
1. FAR15 / DoD Procurement Experience
“Can you describe your experience supporting or executing FAR15‑compliant subcontracting activities (including documentation, supplier data collection, or cost/price analysis)? Please share specific examples.”
Purpose: Confirms actual hands‑on FAR/DFARS experience, not just familiarity.
2. Supplier Research & Evaluation
“Tell me about a time you performed supplier market research or evaluated supplier data (drawings, scorecards, historical purchases). How did you determine which suppliers were most suitable for a program?”
Purpose: Assesses ability to analyze supplier capability, past performance, and risk—core to this role.
3. Negotiation & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
“What is your experience supporting or participating in price or T &C negotiations, and how have you worked with cross‑functional teams (e.g., pricing, programs, engineering) to build negotiation positions?”
Purpose: Screens for negotiation readiness and the ability to align with internal stakeholders on compliant subcontract strategies.
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, L &C, Business, or Finance
WE VALUE
• Bachelor's Degree
• DoD procurement subcontracting experience (FAR15)
• Detailed understanding of DoD Procurement Life Cycle
• Experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Strong negotiation skills and processes
• Supply chain experience
• Procurement experience within defense, aerospace, or similar industry
• Experience managing subcontracts FFP, CP, CPIF, etc.
• Experience with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD)
• Ability to understand and negotiate terms and conditions
Additional Information
Questions:
1. FAR15 / DoD Procurement Experience
“Can you describe your experience supporting or executing FAR15‑compliant subcontracting activities (including documentation, supplier data collection, or cost/price analysis)? Please share specific examples.”
Purpose: Confirms actual hands‑on FAR/DFARS experience, not just familiarity.
2. Supplier Research & Evaluation
“Tell me about a time you performed supplier market research or evaluated supplier data (drawings, scorecards, historical purchases). How did you determine which suppliers were most suitable for a program?”
Purpose: Assesses ability to analyze supplier capability, past performance, and risk—core to this role.
3. Negotiation & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
“What is your experience supporting or participating in price or T &C negotiations, and how have you worked with cross‑functional teams (e.g., pricing, programs, engineering) to build negotiation positions?”
Purpose: Screens for negotiation readiness and the ability to align with internal stakeholders on compliant subcontract strategies.