Procurement Manager (SOUTHCOM)

Job Summary

Celestar, a B&A Company, is looking for a Procurement Manager in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting SOUTHCOM.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement lifecycle, including vendor negotiations, acquisition strategy development, and compliance with DoD procurement policies.
• Be proficient in contract management, cost analysis, and supply chain logistics.
• Optimize procurement decisions using strong negotiation and financial analysis skills.

Education And Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field -OR- A minimum of 5 years of equivalent experience in contract administration.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience in the DFARS and FAR processes for procurement, managing government contracts, conducting market research, and negotiating vendor agreements.
• Experience with federal procurement regulations, cost estimation, and acquisition documentation.
• Proficiency in contract lifecycle management and compliance audits.
• Analyze procurement strategies to ensure alignment with DoD acquisition policies and cost efficiency.

Desired Certifications

• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

More About B&A

B&A is a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

• Three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).
• B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
• Several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance, including The B&A Cares program, formal mentorship program, job shadowing and cross training opportunities, Brand Ambassador program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Monthly teambuilding events.
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more.
• B&A places significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities. EEO is the Law B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.