Procurement Manager

About the role

The Procurement Manager oversees procurement processes for the AKIMA Facilities Operations Redstone Arsenal ISS contract. Key responsibilities include supporting program needs through procurement, managing vendor relationships, and providing strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Support Program needs through compliant procurement, sub-contracting, and vendor management.
• Provide a clear communication channel between PMO and subcontractors for operational concerns, contractual issues, and changes in scope.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operational and contractual matters.
• Supervise Procurement activities to ensure contract compliance in accordance with FAR/DFAR and other Government agency specific regulations.
• Monitor and manage all subcontracts through day-to-day oversight and direction to assigned procurement staff, communication with operational supervisors/managers, and shops.
• Ensure compliant application and use of Deltek Costpoint’s Procurement module.
• Support training and development of program procurement personnel and processes.
• Create purchase orders, ensuring their accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.
• Manage the delivery of materials on time, taking proactive measures to address any rejected or unsuitable orders.
• Respond to complex purchasing information requests and resolve any discrepancies or issues with suppliers.
• Compile, record, and track purchasing data in the Portal, ensuring comprehensive and accurate records.
• Maintain up-to-date purchasing files, reports, and pricing information to support decision-making processes.
• Cook with accounts payable for new vendor setups and engage directly with suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries.
• Resolve billing disputes by collaborating closely with accounts payable and vendors to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Lead negotiations for commercial supplier agreements to optimize costs and ensure favorable terms.
• Perform in-depth research to support the development of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates.
• Monitor contract funding levels and procurement obligations to ensure they remain within established not-to-exceed ceilings.
• Oversee all procurement requests based on work order and purchase request priorities, and provide recommendations aligned with available funding and known requirements.
• Provide critical data and insights to inform procurement strategies and improve overall efficiency.
• Review and analyze contracts, subcontracts, and agreements to ensure they meet financial and reporting requirements in support of program.
• Maintain project files on SharePoint including purchase orders, subcontracts, invoices, leases and agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
• 5 years’ experience providing procurement and subcontracts support for government contracts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex purchasing issues and optimize procurement strategies
• Proven experience managing vendor relationships and leading procurement processes is essential
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for effective collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient using procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• US Citizen with ability to pass a thorough Tier 1 background check