Job Summary
This Procurement Agent - Indirect Subcontracts position is for a Lead position, responsible for leading the negotiation, drafting, and management of indirect contracts, including IT services, facilities management, Software as a Service, and professional services. This role will develop and maintain effective working relationships with critical suppliers, and will be a founding member of the Indirect and Facilities contracts group at Millennium.

This position’s internal job code is Procurement Agent. Our team is currently hiring for a Level 3.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for producing high quality contract management related products, managing indirect procurements and critical facilities suppliers.

Other duties to include:

• Contract Development and Negotiation
• Leading the negotiation, drafting, and management of indirect contracts, including IT services, facilities management, and professional services agreements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define contract terms, conditions, scope of work and business risks
• Create and execute purchase orders for indirect acquisitions
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Evaluate and mitigate risks associated with indirect contracts, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry regulations
• Develop and implement processes for monitoring and enforcing compliance with contractual obligations
• Vendor Relationship and Performance Management
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with vendors to drive performance, innovation, and value
• Financial Oversight and Cost Optimization
• Work closely with finance teams to establish and manage budgets for indirect contracts
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable terms to optimize procurement expenditures
• Collaborate seamlessly with various departments, including finance, legal, supply chain, contracts, and engineering, to align contract strategies with organizational objectives

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field or 5+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Proven track record (3+ years) in indirect contract management or supplier management
• Exceptional negotiation skills, coupled with effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• In-depth understanding of procurement processes, legal frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with government regulations and defense contracting requirements
• Experience with various types of agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements and other non-sales agreements
• Ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity and work under minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or legal qualifications are advantageous
• Exceptional drive for continuous learning and working collaboratively with others
• Experience working with government contracts, with a focus on aerospace and defense
• Experience performing with a significant amount of autonomy and exercising good judgment in determining objectives and approaches to assignments
• Experience providing guidance to all levels of management on contractual rights and obligations, risk avoidance and mitigation, strategy, and problem solving
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
• Comprehensive knowledge of the terms and conditions appropriate for different contract types Firm fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost plus incentive fee, Time & Material (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, etc.) and their proper use
• Strong organization skills and high attention to detail

Summary Pay-Range
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Level 3: $79,900 - $117,500