Description
The Procurement Lead role at GDIT supports the USSTRATCOM mission by ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of critical systems, equipment, services, and materials.
As a Procurement Lead, you will oversee sourcing strategies, supplier engagement, acquisition planning, and the end-to-end procurement lifecycle supporting mission-essential capabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising and mentoring the SCITLS Procurement Team to ensure operational excellence and audit-ready records
- Coordinating daily procurement workflows, workload balancing, and escalations
- Building strong communications and partnerships with the GDIT Strategic Acquisitions Office (SAO)
- Directing end-to-end procurement lifecycles and proactive renewal schedules
- Maintaining continuous operational alignment and daily battle-rhythm communications with the Supply Chain Management Manager (SCMM)
- Partnering with the SCMM to resolve high-visibility procurement escalations and supply chain bottlenecks
- Leading weekly procurement pipeline calls with staff and finance counterparts
- Partnering with the SCMM and Program Finance Manager to establish procurement forecasts and estimates
- Conducting quarterly reviews with the SCMM to evaluate operational performance and refine procedures
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A bachelor's degree
- 8+ years of related procurement, project management, and/or contracts work experience
- ITIL Foundations v4 Certificate (or ability to obtain within 9 months)
- Current/active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
- Experience leading procurement functions, managing supplier negotiations, and overseeing purchasing activities
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, pricing strategy, project management, supply chain operations, and procurement lifecycle management
Benefits include:
- Full-flex work week
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Paid vacation and holidays