Procurement Supervisor

Aerodyne Industries • Houston, TX

2h • $120,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is as a Procurement Supervisor in support of the Contract for Organizing Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS) which is NASA’s next-generation mission operations contract at Johnson Space Center. COSMOS ensures the continuity of critical human spaceflight support by providing mission control services, advanced training systems, and full-scale spacecraft mockups for astronaut preparation and engineering analysis.

Requirements

• HS Diploma (or GED) and 16 years of general experience; OR Associate’s degree and 12 years of general experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of general experience; OR Master’s degree and 8 years of general experience.
• 8 years of direct experience in supply chain fields
• 5 years of experience in leadership roles
• Must be able to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Badge for NASA credentials
• Demonstrate initiative and insightful analysis in several areas across extremely diverse organizations and missions.
• Make independent judgments required for the planning, prioritizing and organizing of a diversified workload.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Address complex challenges and drive to solutions that may require extensive organizational integration.
• Exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity in the workplace.
• Be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to work effectively with a variety of government and contractor personnel at all levels.
• Must be able to interface effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) knowledge
• Experience with Office 365 Tools
• Experience with DCMA approved procurement systems
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint Materials Module
• Experience with IT hardware and software procurements
• Direct supervision experience of a procurement team

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day acquisition operations, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), internal policies and contract requirements.
• Supervises a team of buyers, planners and support staff (including hiring, training, and delivery accountability).
• Manages procurements of approximately $40 million of purchases per annum across the contract in a highly integrated matrixed organization.
• Oversees the full acquisition lifecycle, including solicitation, competition, negotiation, award, and post-award administration.
• Reviews and approves procurement packages for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Collaborates with Program Management, Finance, Property, IT, and Engineering to ensure requirements are well-defined and properly supported.
• Supports contract and subcontract administration tasks including tracking modifications, government regulation changes, IT compliance, vendor management and issuing subcontracts.
• Provides support for, and direction of, leadership and management, operations, and customer relations.
• Drives sustained superior performance, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Develops and manages coordination, collaboration, communication, integration activities and processes between COSMOS and Government stakeholders.
• Ensures the COSMOS procurement systems and processes meet contract and corporate objectives.
• Successfully integrates and coordinates procurement operations to meet the contract requirements.
• Understands the audit manuals and scope of Accounting System and Purchasing System reviews, and coordinates with Corporate as necessary to provide effective audit support.
• Manages policies and procedures for procurement, ensuring alignment with company directives.
• Maintains the highest levels of fairness, business ethics and personal ethical conduct.
• Optimizes customer visibility.
• Interfaces with COSMOS stakeholders and Government officials.
• Establishes transparent, trusting and strategic relations.
• Briefs leadership on procurement status, as well as key issues impacting financial and technical performance.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
• Final compensation is determined through a comprehensive evaluation of several key factors, including the candidate’s educational background, specialized technical expertise, and relevant professional experience.
• Internal equity, prevailing market data, and specific contractual or funding requirements are considered to ensure competitive and equitable offer alignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level