Supply Chain Procurement Agent

Title: Supply chain Procurement Agent
Location: Wichita KS 67210
Duration: 6 months
Pay Range : $70.00 - $90/ hr on W2
Subcontract Management: Manage subcontracts in compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations, ensuring proper flow-downs and contract adherence throughout the supply chain.
Supplier Engagement & Performance: Work effectively with suppliers, ensuring strong relationships, contract compliance, and high-performance delivery.
Best-Value Source Selection: Lead and support robust supplier competitions, negotiating and selecting suppliers based on best-value principles.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across internal functions such as engineering, finance, and program management to ensure alignment with contractual and operational goals.
Proposal & Estimating Support: Assist with financial analysis, cost estimation, and development of compliant proposals to prime contractors.
Supplier Categories: Support procurement efforts in advanced composites, advanced machining, and structures, leveraging expertise in these supply bases.
Qualifications & Experience:
o Level 4s = 10+ years of experience
o Proven track record in supply chain, subcontracting, or procurement roles within the defense industry.
• Deep understanding of FAR/DFARS requirements, subcontract flow-downs, and compliance best practices.
• Experience running supplier competitions using best-value selection criteria.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate, resolve issues, and build productive supplier relationships.
• bility to mentor less experienced personnel, sharing industry knowledge and best practices.
• Experience in estimating, financial analysis, and proposal development is a plus.
• Familiarity with advanced composites, machining and structures supply bases is highly desirable.