As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will: • Be responsible for ordering, tracking, receiving, storing, inventory management, and issuance of materials for the project • Responsible to identify a supplier network and maintain a relationship with the suppliers • Partner with operations team to optimize supplier network utilization and ensure customer satisfaction in support of the project goals and strategic plan • Implements supply chain strategies to facilitate the cost-effective flow of materials and products from suppliers to the project site and ultimately through installation • Position will have functional responsibility for a purchasing / material planning organization • Drive continuous supplier process and performance improvement related to procurement, inventory control, capacity planning and manufacturing strategies • Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments. • Develops performance metrics both organizational and supply based that drive initiatives to ensure goals are met on schedule. • Responsible for compliance to all FAR/DFARs regulations. • Works cross-functionally to forge collaborative relationships across all functions to drive best practices • Proactively seeks solutions to internal processes and leads change that drives continuous improvement to ensure an efficient and effective order to delivery process • Ability to reduce cost and improve efficiency • Supports business objectives with supplier risk assessments and development of mitigation activities in conjunction with engineering and manufacturing • Process data, identifying problematic areas and drive and execute improvements • Design and implements necessary supply chain optimization projects • Responsible for coordinating delivery through customs and the military customer • Responsible for the control and issue/delivery of high value tools onsite Required Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience in a progressive procurement/sourcing environment or related experience in Supply Chain operations • Experience with procurement efforts in a Department of Defense (DOD) contracting environment. • Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations and the nature of flow down requirements • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers. • Strong supervisory and leadership skills. • The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret/SCI clearance within one year of start of employment required. Active TS/SCI clearance preferred. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.) Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with material planning and warehouse operations