Procurement Specialist Jobs in Virginia

This HW Commodity Procurement Specialist II will be the driving force behind sourcing excellence and supplier compliance for hardware procurement programs, transforming complex engineering requirements into qualified, reliable, and cost-effective supply chain solutions with the speed and precision needed to meet aggressive program timelines. As the critical link between engineering design teams and the supplier base, this role ensures that every sourced component meets rigorous quality, traceability, and compliance standards while building a resilient and scalable supplier network that supports long-term program success.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated HW Commodity Procurement Specialist II to lead upstream sourcing activities, supplier qualification, and compliance management for hardware procurement programs. This role sits at the critical intersection of engineering requirements, supplier management, and procurement execution, ensuring that sourcing strategies deliver qualified components on time, within budget, and in full compliance with applicable quality and traceability standards.
In this role, you will serve as the primary sourcing point of contact between engineering teams, commodity managers, and the external supplier base, translating hardware design specifications, bill-of-materials requirements, and component-level needs into executable sourcing strategies. You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and qualifying new suppliers, managing approved vendor lists (AVLs), conducting supplier capability assessments, and ensuring that all sourcing decisions support program milestones, cost targets, and supply chain resilience objectives.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and RF hardware commodities, and has a proven ability to build productive supplier relationships while maintaining rigorous compliance and quality standards. You will own the upstream procurement lifecycle from requirements analysis through supplier qualification, source selection, and procurement readiness.

Key job responsibilities
Sourcing Strategy and Supplier Identification

• Analyze engineering design specifications, bills of materials, and component requirements to develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, lead time, and supply chain resilience
• Conduct market research and supplier landscape assessments to identify potential sources for electronic, mechanical, RF, and specialty hardware components
• Evaluate make-vs-buy decisions in partnership with engineering and commodity management teams
• Develop and maintain commodity sourcing roadmaps aligned with program milestones and product lifecycle requirements
• Identify long-lead-time components, sole-source risks, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) concerns, and develop proactive mitigation strategies

Security Clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.

A day in the life
Supplier Qualification and Onboarding

• Lead the end-to-end supplier qualification process including capability assessments, quality system evaluations, financial health reviews, and on-site audits
• Manage the onboarding of new suppliers into procurement systems, ensuring all required certifications, representations, and compliance documentation are collected and validated
• Coordinate with engineering teams to conduct first article inspections (FAIs), sample evaluations, and component qualification testing for new sources
• Maintain and manage approved vendor lists (AVLs), ensuring supplier status is current and aligned with program requirements
• Conduct Third Party Supplier Assessments (TPSAs) by coordinating required inputs from engineers and sourcing leads

Compliance and Documentation Management

• Ensure all sourcing decisions and supplier selections comply with applicable quality, traceability, and anti-counterfeiting standards
• Verify supplier certifications, quality management system credentials (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001), and industry-specific compliance documentation
• Maintain auditable procurement records including supplier qualification files, source selection documentation, and compliance verification records
• Coordinate with compliance and contracts teams to ensure proper flow-down of applicable requirements to suppliers and subcontractors
• Monitor supplier compliance status and drive corrective actions when deficiencies are identified

Supplier Relationship and Performance Management

• Build and maintain productive relationships with key suppliers to ensure alignment on quality expectations, delivery commitments, and continuous improvement objectives
• Track and report on supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery, quality defect rates, responsiveness, and corrective action closure rates
• Conduct regular supplier business reviews and scorecards to drive accountability and performance improvement
• Manage supplier escalations related to quality, capacity, or delivery concerns, coordinating cross-functional resolution with engineering and commodity management teams
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, dual-sourcing, and strategic partnerships to improve cost competitiveness and supply chain resilience

Cross-Functional Coordination and Reporting

• Coordinate daily with HW Commodity Specialists, engineering teams, and program managers to align sourcing activities with program schedules and engineering milestones
• Provide regular sourcing status updates to leadership through written narratives, dashboards, and review meetings
• Participate in procurement readiness reviews, design reviews, and program milestone assessments to ensure sourcing readiness
• Collaborate with inventory management and order execution teams to ensure smooth handoff from sourcing qualification to purchase order placement
• Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing processes, tools, templates, and standard operating procedures