Specialist, Procurement (Defense Tech)

Location: Rochester, New York, United States; the job listing also references Palm Bay, Florida. Onsite schedule: 9/80.

Salary: $63,500–$117,500 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops defense technology and end-to-end solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national-security missions.

What you will do

• Procure materials and services, including electronic components, chemicals, software, hardware, services, and commercial off-the-shelf items.
• Develop and manage RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate agreements, and administer contracts for medium- to complex-level sourcing requirements.
• Evaluate bids and select suppliers based on price, delivery, quality, service, and total cost of ownership.
• Manage critical supplier relationships, purchase orders, delivery performance, discrepancies, returns, and corrective actions.
• Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, and ITAR requirements related to purchasing and import/export controls.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, material management, and program teams to mitigate risks for critical-path parts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least 2 years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in the procurement function, with strong negotiation, follow-up, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience or knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and production processes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Security-clearance eligibility may require U.S. citizenship; E-Verify and background-check requirements apply.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of government property and purchasing requirements.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and ITAR requirements.
• Experience driving tasks to closure and maintaining high-quality work standards.

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, communities, and operational excellence.