Government Contractor Procurement Lead/Manager

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the ADAS/AD toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stack to help customers build intelligent systems, create next-generation experiences, and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Procurement Lead/Manager to establish a procurement function for government contracting operations. The successful candidate will have 4+ years of procurement experience, strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and the ability to establish procurement processes and internal controls. This individual will operate effectively in a highly dynamic, fast-paced, and diverse environment, supporting multiple sites and business units.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of procurement processes, procedures, and internal controls in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and corporate policies
• Ensure readiness for and compliance with DCMA Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) and related audit requirements
• Conduct full-cycle procurement activities, including preparing RFQs, evaluating bids, and issuing purchase orders
• Perform cost and price analysis for materials and services and maintain documentation to support audit compliance
• Identify and qualify alternate and approved suppliers; negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery to maximize value and compliance
• Process Bills of Materials (BOMs) and coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and Program Management to meet project timelines and technical requirements
• Manage and maintain approved vendor lists to ensure suppliers meet government security and quality requirements
• Monitor procurement schedules and open commitments, ensuring timely material delivery to support contract milestones
• Collaborate across multiple sites and business units to consolidate needs and ensure alignment with strategic procurement goals
• Participate in procurement audits and internal/external reviews; maintain procurement files and documentation in accordance with government standards
• Continuously assess and improve procurement practices to increase efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance

We're looking for someone who has:

• 4+ years of procurement experience within a federal government contracting environment
• Expert knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government procurement compliance.
• Experience with DCMA audits, including Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR)
• Demonstrated ability to establish and improve procurement processes and internal controls
• Strong experience coordinating across multi-site operations and supporting diverse business needs
• Proven capability in cost and price analysis, supplier negotiations, and schedule management
• Proficiency in procurement and ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Oracle, Unanet)
• Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, and other regulatory requirements
• Prior experience in DoD, aerospace, or defense contracting environments

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disabi