Senior Procurement Compliance Specialist

Opportunity to join a leading aerospace and defense company located in San Diego county. Our client is seeking an experience Procurement Compliance Specialist to join their team support contract and/or procurement analysis to ensure compliance with regulations, contractual requirements and Company policy. Serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on complex procurement compliance matters and plays a key role in strengthening the effectiveness, consistency, and audit readiness of the procurement compliance function.

DUTIES AND RESPOSNIBILITIES:

• Analyzes data and complex business situations and develops innovative, practical solutions to problems of unusual complexity; advises management and functional stakeholders on actions to be taken.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on procurement compliance and provides guidance on the interpretation and application of federal regulations, contractual requirements, and Company policies.
• Provides risk-based guidance on complex procurement matters, balancing regulatory and contractual requirements with business objectives and operational needs.
• Compiles and analyzes procurement and compliance data to identify trends, recurring deficiencies, systemic risks and areas for process improvement; develops new standards, controls or techniques as required.
• Develops, implements, maintains and audits policies, procedures and associated documentation to promote consistent and compliant procurement practices.
• Evaluates procurement processes, documentation and internal controls for compliance effectiveness and audit readiness and recommends appropriate corrective actions and process improvements.
• Maintains awareness of regulatory and contractual changes and evaluates their impact on procurement policies, procedures, systems and business practices.
• Serves as a key resource for internal and external audits, government reviews, self-assessments and other procurement oversight activities and supports the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Partners with Procurement, Supply Chain and other functional stakeholders to promote accountability, consistent application of requirements, and continuous improvement across the procurement compliance function.
• Represents the organization as a prime consultant and technical spokesperson on assigned procurement compliance matters and may make internal or external presentations as required.
• Provides technical direction, mentoring, and guidance to professional or technical staff and may participate in the selection, development, and training of staff.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline and ten or more years of progressive professional contracting and/or procurement compliance experience. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of FAR, DFAR, DEAR, CAS, ITAR and/or EAR regulations as well as a thorough understanding of one or more of the following: supplier administration, supply chain, purchasing, material management, price/cost analysis and/or production control principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Must demonstrate the ability to independently research, interpret and apply complex regulatory, contractual and policy requirements and translate those requirements into practical and supportable business guidance.
• Must have experience identifying compliance risks, evaluating procurement processes or documentation, and developing appropriate corrective actions or process improvements.
• Must have experience organizing, planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating complex work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them in an evolving environment while contributing to the development of new processes, standards and compliance solutions.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
• the ability to identify issues, assess risk, analyze data and develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity;
• strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report and present findings and recommendations;
• strong interpersonal skills enabling an effective interface with management, internal and external customers, auditors and other professionals; and
• strong computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.
• Experience supporting procurement audits, government reviews, Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs), self-assessments or similar compliance activities is preferred.
• Experience developing or implementing procurement policies, procedures, internal controls, corrective actions or training is preferred.
• Relevant professional certification in contract management, such as CFCM, CPCM, or equivalent, preferred.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.

Onsite / Hybrid