Specialist, Procurement (Defense)

Location: Palm Bay, Florida, United States; onsite. The schedule is 9/80, with every other Friday off. Security clearance eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.

Company

hirify.global develops defense technology and mission-critical solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for government, defense, aerospace, and commercial customers.

What you will do

• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle for fabrication and complex electronics commodities.
• Generate RFQs, establish grading criteria, and rationalize pricing for competitive and sole-source purchases.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, lead times, payment terms, milestones, and contractual documentation.
• Prepare purchase order packages, source justifications, commercial certifications, price justifications, and FAR/DFARS and DOD compliance documentation.
• Develop supplier action plans, monitor performance metrics, and resolve support and non-conformance requests.
• Communicate with leadership, suppliers, engineering, quality, compliance, and other cross-functional stakeholders while coaching peers.

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.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
• Strong attention to detail, interpersonal communication, negotiation, and results-delivery skills.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, TINA and CAS thresholds, program flow-down requirements, quality assurance codes, and trade compliance laws.

Nice to have

• At least 4 years of experience with MRP or ERP software.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, data analytics, APQP, PPAP, supplier risk management, or supplier category management.
• Knowledge of supply chain impacts on orders, sales, profit, and cash flow.

Culture & Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule totaling 80 hours over 9 working days, with every other Friday off.
• Inclusive workplace focused on professional growth, community commitment, and work-life success.
• Equal opportunity employment and a drug-free workplace.
• Pre-employment background checks and substance abuse testing may apply where permitted by law.