Procurement Manager

Position Overview

Founded and family-owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. With expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, Rhoads supports commercial, government, and maritime projects with its diverse, skilled workforce and advanced resources.

About the Role

The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, identifying and sourcing suppliers, managing vendor relationships, negotiating subcontracts, and ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services to support company goals and objectives. This role includes overseeing the procurement process to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, supplies, and services needed for operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the improvement of organization’s full life-cycle management of vendors and subcontracts from solicitation through closeout (procure to pay).
• Drive change management by training and mentoring staff on new purchasing processes, tools, and compliance requirements.
• Develop, negotiate, and administer purchase order and subcontracts, in compliance with company policies and federal regulations (FAR, DFARS, CPSR).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor and subcontractor communications and performance oversight.
• Collaborate with Program Management and Technical Teams, Contracts, Finance, Pricing and Legal to ensure subcontracting strategies align with program goals and compliance requirements.
• Support the organization’s development and implementation of purchasing and subcontract policies, procedures, documents.
• Lead team in the drafting subcontract documents, including flow-downs and terms & conditions.
• Ensure team is achieving timely and compliant PO and subcontract execution, modifications, deliverables, and invoicing.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for vendors and subcontractor-related performance or compliance issues.
• Support proposal development, including cost and pricing data analysis/evaluation for vendor and subcontractor bids.
• Prepare reports and briefings for leadership on subcontract status, risks, and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Contracts, Finance, or similar).
• 8+ years of experience in purchasing and subcontracts administration or management, with at least 6 years in a federal contracting.
• NCMA Professional Certification (CFCM, CPCM) preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other federal acquisition regulations.
• Proven experience managing high-dollar, complex subcontracts in support of federal programs.
• Demonstrated negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) and policies and procedures required for maintaining an approved purchasing system.
• Understanding of requisition, purchasing, and receiving modules in contractor ERP systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Competitive health insurance packages.
• 401k matching.
• PTO.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance packages.
• 401k matching.
• PTO.

Pay

Details on compensation will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

The Procurement Manager is an on-site position located at Rhoads Headquarters at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, PA.

Work Environment

The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats, and hearing protection is required.

Company Information

Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.