Strategic Supply Chain Specialist/Procurement (Government Contracting)

Location: Texarkana, Texas, United States. Remote work may be an option, with preference for candidates in the Texarkana area; the role may also require performing functions at the company office or work site and visiting client facilities.

Salary: $80,640–$120,960 per year.

Company

Day & Zimmermann supports U.S. Government prime contracts and munitions manufacturing operations.

What you will do

• Develop sourcing strategies and select qualified suppliers for RFP and RFQ processes.
• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle, including bidder lists, RFQs, bid evaluations, negotiations, purchase orders, subcontracts, change orders, and closeout.
• Administer subcontracts under FAR and DFAR requirements and resolve supplier invoice disputes.
• Manage supplier relationships, audits, quality requirements, delivery compliance, and diverse supplier development.
• Negotiate pricing, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement supply risk mitigation plans.
• Communicate procurement risks and schedule impacts to business and supply chain stakeholders and support the Estimating team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, government regulations, and legal contracting principles.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, analytical, organizational, communication, decision-making, change management, and conflict management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and SAP/ERP systems.
• Experience in government contracting, munitions, or manufacturing environments; ability to read and write complex documents in English.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a matrixed organization supporting production schedules and internal and external customers.
• Regular supplier engagement, audits, business partner collaboration, and client-facility visits.
• Position includes both office or work-site functions and potential remote work.