Sr. Specialist, Procurement (Defense Tech)

Location: Rochester, New York, United States; onsite production support at the Jefferson Road Operations Center. Job schedule: 9/80.

Salary: $73,000–$135,000 per year in New York State.

Company

Defense technology company delivering end-to-end solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security missions.

What you will do

• Source, evaluate, negotiate with, and manage suppliers for assigned commodities.
• Process purchase orders and coordinate the timely delivery of goods and services.
• Monitor inventory and work with suppliers to prevent shortages and overstock.
• Ensure supplier, procurement, regulatory, policy, and documentation compliance.
• Prepare reports on procurement performance, costs, and savings, including supplier portal tracking.
• Support process improvements, lean initiatives, and procurement projects while sustaining delivery, cost, lead-time, and inventory metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient knowledge of procurement practices and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive situations.
• Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with procurement software and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice to have

• Global sourcing experience.
• Practical project management knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) matching and flexible spending accounts.
• Education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
• Inclusive workplace focused on professional growth, community commitment, and work-life success.
• Employment may involve background checks, pre-employment substance abuse testing, and security-clearance eligibility requirements.