Procurement Specialist

HSG, LLC•Merritt Island, FL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist II is responsible for leading strategic procurement activities that ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services in support of company operations and government contracts. This role partners closely with Finance, Contracts, Program Management, and operational teams to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, improve procurement processes, and maintain strong supplier relationships. The Procurement Specialist II also supports procurement policy development, spend analysis, supplier performance management, and enterprise procurement reporting while ensuring compliance with company policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), NASA FAR Supplement (NFS), and other applicable regulations. This position serves as a subject matter expert in procurement and plays a key role in driving operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and sound business decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a relevant field with 5 years of related experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility, exceptional decision-making skills, and adaptability for a constantly changing environment
Detail oriented and organized; able to understand purchasing, logistics and accounting data and ensure accuracy
Experience conducting cost and price analyses and negotiating commercial terms
Knowledge of procurement principles, supplier management, and strategic sourcing practices
Required knowledge of general business principles, Federal Acquisition Regulations, NASA FAR supplement and other related Federal, State and Local statues

Nice To Haves

Experience with Costpoint or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
Interpret FAR/DFARS/ITAR laws, rules and regulations regarding import/export control certifications and licenses
Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and FAR-based procurements
Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint

Responsibilities

Review and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and work instructions in compliance with company requirements and applicable regulations
Lead procurement planning activities, including demand forecasting, market research, supplier identification, and acquisition strategy development
Mentor procurement personnel to promote accountability, professional development, and operational excellence
Conduct Spend analysis and identify opportunities for strategic sourcing, cost savings, and procurement process improvements
Maintain Credit Card and P-Card procedures and ensuring processes are followed by Card Holders
Negotiate price, delivery, and quality of products/services and perform price reasonableness assessments
Develop and maintain supplier relationships, conduct supplier performance evaluations, and implement corrective actions as needed
Evaluate root cause and corrective action with suppliers on late delivery performance and develop a corrective action plan
Partner with Finance, Contracts, Program Management, and end users to support timely and effective budgeting and procurement execution
Administer procurement systems and processes, including supplier records, procurement files, and purchasing card (P-Card) compliance
Maintain procurement reporting, metrics, and Costpoint procurement lifecycle reports to support management decision-making
Lead procurement activities for complex acquisitions and serve as a backup to the Buyer for routine procurement actions, as needed. Authorized to commit HSG to expenditures in accordance with delegated procurement authority