Procurement Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end to end procurement activities including solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award of purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships, perform vendor vetting, and manage approved source lists.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and company procurement policies.
• Coordinate with program managers, contracts, finance, and technical teams on procurement requirements and priorities.
• Track procurement status, resolve issues, and report metrics to leadership.
• Support small business subcontracting goals and socio-economic reporting as required.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation for audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive procurement or purchasing experience, with at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Experience supporting DoD or federal government contracts.
• Active Secret clearance; U.S. Citizen.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting procurement practices.
• Experience with procurement systems and ERP tools.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Prior experience in a defense contractor environment.

Clearance & Citizenship

Location

• Burlington, Massachusetts. Concord, Massachusetts. Lexington, Massachusetts.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Federal holidays
• Opportunity to support meaningful missions impacting national security

Benefits

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare with a 50% employer contribution.
• Insurance Protection: Competitive short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and Workers’ Compensation coverage.
• Retirement Plans: Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with a 4% employer match through Principal with immediate vesting.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, including 160 hours of PTO and 11 days of paid holiday leave.