Procurement Specialist

RELYANT Global, LLC is currently seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist for operations in Iraq. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for procurement of materials, components, supplies and/or services for the company in accordance with standard operating procedures, contract requirements and federal acquisition regulations (FAR).

Responsibilities:

• Source and procure vehicle parts, tools, lubricants, shop supplies, and equipment needed for maintenance operations.
• Ensure timely delivery of items to minimize fleet downtime.
• Verify part compatibility and adherence to OEM specifications or approved equivalents.
• Identify, qualify, and maintain a network of vendors specializing in vehicle maintenance, repair services, and auto parts supply.
• Negotiate pricing, service terms, and delivery schedules with vendors and subcontractors.
• Monitor vendor performance for quality, timeliness, and compliance with contract standards.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to the terms of the VMSS contract, including service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor contracts, service agreements, and certifications (e.g., ASE certifications, safety standards).
• Support regulatory compliance related to vehicle maintenance (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT requirements).
• Work with maintenance teams to track parts usage and forecast needs based on service schedules.
• Manage restocking processes for frequently used parts and consumables.
• Help implement just-in-time (JIT) strategies to optimize storage and reduce waste.
• Align procurement timelines with scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Collaborate with fleet managers and shop supervisors to ensure materials and tools are available when needed.
• Monitor procurement budgets and generate cost analysis reports for management.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through bulk purchasing, long-term contracts, or vendor consolidation.
• Ensure proper coding and reconciliation of invoices for procured items/services.
• Use procurement and fleet management systems (like Maximo, FleetFocus, SAP, or others) to track requisitions, approvals, and deliveries.
• Maintain documentation for audit readiness and contract performance reporting.
• Act as a liaison between maintenance teams, logistics, finance, and vendors.
• Communicate procurement timelines, delays, or substitutions clearly and proactively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years procurement experience, required
• A bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, economics, or related field-preferred, but not required
• Able to obtain or maintain DoS approval for site access. Clearance, MRPT or approved alternative.
• Prior experience living and working in a developing country environment is preferred, prior experience in the Middle East would be a plus
• Outstanding communications skills including interpersonal communications and strong writing skills
• Experience with DoD, DoS, NAVFAC, and/or USACE, required
• Fluent English speaker
• Demonstrated solid understanding of governmental regulations to ensure compliance with relevant procurement standards
• Ability to work professionally in a team environment and independently, as necessary.
• Capable of planning, organizing, prioritizing and performing multiple tasks to execute job functions in an orderly, efficient manner.
• Capacity to Identify problems, analyze alternatives, and develop viable solutions
• Read, comprehend, interpret and compose written materials of moderate to complex difficulty.

***Ability/Experience living overseas in a harsh environment for an extended period of time

RELYANT Global is classified through the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Small Business. Founded by honorably discharged Department of Defense servicemen, RELYANT continues to manage operations that support relief efforts in remote, austere, and disaster areas in the United States and around the world.

* All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, State, or Local Laws.

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