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Bombardier · 5 days ago

Supply Chain, Defense Procurement Specialist

Wichita, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Bombardier is a leading company in designing, building, and maintaining high-performance aircraft for various sectors including defense. The Defense Procurement Specialist will support U.S. DoD and Global Defense supply chain proposal activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and mentoring the procurement team on best practices.

AerospaceCommercialGovTechManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support U.S. DoD and Global Defense supply chain proposal activities, including developing and reviewing procurement strategies for bids and contracts

Ensure compliance with DoD and Global Defense regulations, including preparing for Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) and building compliant Purchase Order (PO) packages

Advise and mentor the procurement team on best practices for defense-related sourcing, subcontracting, and risk management

Serve as the primary liaison between procurement and cross-functional teams, including legal, program office, engineering, and proposal teams, to align on requirements and resolve issues

Manage supply chain subcontracting processes, including negotiating Terms and Conditions (T’s & C’s) and Statements of Work (SOW’s)

Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks in defense projects, ensuring adherence to federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and defense federal acquisition regulation supplement (DFARS)

Contribute to process improvements, training programs, and documentation to build DoD expertise within the team

Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging best practices in aerospace and defense procurement

Qualification

DoD procurement expertiseFAR/DFARS knowledgeSupply chain managementProcurement software proficiencyCPSM certificationCPCM certificationDAWIA Level II/III certificationVendor managementProposal pricing toolsAnalytical mindsetCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

7-10+ years of experience in procurement, with at least 5 years focused on U.S. DoD supply chain and compliance in aerospace or defense sectors

Proven expertise in DoD proposal support, CPSR readiness, and creating compliant PO packages

Strong knowledge of supply chain subcontracting, including T's & C's, SOW's, and vendor management

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for advising teams and liaising with stakeholders

Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and other relevant defense regulations

Ability to work independently in a small team environment while handling multiple priorities

Proficiency in procurement software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, contract management platforms)

Experience as a prime or subcontractor in DoD projects

Analytical mindset with a track record of process optimization

You are familiar with the U.S. DoD acquisition process, including RFP structures, flow-downs, and compliance standards

Preferred

advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPCM, or DAWIA Level II/III)

Background in global defense supply chains beyond the U.S

You have knowledge / experience as a Supply Chain representative supporting Global Defense / DoD proposals

You are familiar with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)

You have experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry or a government contracting environment

You have knowledge of ITAR/EAR regulations, Cybersecurity compliance (CMMC), and supply chain security principles

You have an understanding of cost estimating, supplier negotiations, and BOE development in a defense context

You have experience with proposal pricing tools (e.g., ProPricer) and reporting dashboards (e.g., Power BI)

Benefits

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Company

Bombardier

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Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets.

Founded in 1989

Dorval, Quebec, CAN

10001+ employees

https://www.bombardier.com/en/aerospace.html

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