Senior Procurement Specialist

Frontline Source Group has partnered with a client in the transportation industry that is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to lead complex sourcing initiatives and procurement operations. This role is ideal for a procurement professional with experience managing federally funded projects, vendor negotiations, and large-scale competitive solicitations.

The Senior Procurement Specialist will oversee the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing strategy, solicitation development, contract administration, supplier performance management, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategies for complex, high-value acquisitions including goods, services, and construction-related projects.
• Manage the full lifecycle of competitive solicitations including RFPs, RFQs, and RFBs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define project scope, specifications, and procurement plans.
• Develop scopes of work, bid specifications, evaluation criteria, and solicitation documents.
• Coordinate proposal evaluations and facilitate evaluation committees.
• Conduct market research, cost analysis, and pricing reviews to ensure best-value procurement outcomes.
• Lead vendor negotiations related to pricing, service levels, and contract terms.
• Draft and administer contracts, amendments, and change orders.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with federal procurement regulations and requirements related to federally funded programs.
• Maintain procurement documentation and ensure audit-ready records.
• Support internal and external audits related to procurement activities.
• Utilize ERP or procurement systems such as Oracle, SAP, Lawson, or similar platforms to manage purchasing activities.
• Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and supplier performance metrics for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience managing complex sourcing initiatives, vendor negotiations, and contract administration.
• Background in transportation, transit, government, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience with federal procurement regulations and federally funded contracts.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost analysis.
• Experience with FTA-funded procurements or public transit agencies preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPIM, CSCP, CPPB, CPPO, or CPSM are a plus.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, Lawson, or similar).

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary + cost-of-living bonus
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• 401(k) retirement plan