Procurement Specialist
About The Position
Fire Creek Company, a division of All Native Group and Ho Chunk, Incorporated, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, tracking, and documenting all parts, materials, tools, and services required to sustain the SAG-U vehicle fleet under this performance-based contract. Supporting the Security Assistance Group–Ukraine (SAG-U) mission, this position ensures timely acquisition of OEM and approved commercial components necessary to maintain fleet readiness, armored vehicle integrity, and Mobile Repair Unit (MRU) responsiveness. Working in a forward contingency environment, the Procurement Specialist ensures all acquisitions comply with contract terms, Government authorization requirements, Host Nation regulations, and internal quality control procedures.
Requirements
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, logistics, or parts sourcing.
- Familiarity with vendor negotiations and cost analysis.
- Strong record-keeping and documentation management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Ability to work in a high-tempo, contingency environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience sourcing automotive, heavy vehicle, or armored vehicle components preferred.
Responsibilities
- Parts & Materials Procurement Source and procure vehicle parts, armored components, tools, consumables, and maintenance materials in support of preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Ensure all parts meet OEM specifications or Government-approved standards.
- Coordinate urgent and priority procurements to prevent degradation of the Mission Capable (MC) rate.
- Support MRU readiness through rapid acquisition of field-repair components.
- Supply Chain Management Maintain vendor relationships and identify reliable local and international suppliers.
- Track lead times, delivery schedules, and backorders to mitigate downtime.
- Implement proactive sourcing strategies to reduce parts delays and supply chain risk.
- Maintain visibility of high-failure-rate components and recommend stock adjustments.
- Compliance & Documentation Ensure all purchases are authorized in accordance with contract scope and Government direction.
- Maintain complete procurement documentation for audit readiness, including quotes, invoices, delivery confirmations, and cost justifications.
- Support reporting requirements related to parts procurement and supply chain performance.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and import/export regulations applicable to Host Nation operations.
- Inventory & Accountability Maintain accurate inventory records for high-value, long-lead, and critical components.
- Track usage rates and forecast resupply requirements.
- Coordinate with maintenance leadership to align procurement actions with scheduled preventive maintenance and anticipated repairs.
- Ensure secure storage and positive accountability of sensitive or high-value parts.
- Risk Mitigation Identify risks related to parts shortages, vendor instability, customs delays, or transportation disruptions.
- Develop contingency sourcing plans to maintain continuity of operations.
- Coordinate closely with the Contract Manager and Deputy to mitigate impacts to fleet readiness.
- Financial & Cost Control Support Support cost management objectives by obtaining competitive pricing and evaluating best-value solutions.
- Assist with labor and material reporting for Service Contract Reporting (SAM) and invoicing documentation.
- Monitor procurement expenditures against authorized budgets and notify management of cost variances.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
