Procurement Manager - Supply Chain

Position Responsibilities

• Manage Purchasing team through use of standard Supply Chain metrics and workflow management
• Drive processes to successful completion in support on time purchase order placement & delivery of product
• Use critical thinking skills to propose sound and innovative business solutions to increase operational efficiencies to insure business area and program success
• Successfully operate with minimal oversight, yet readily recognize and escalate when assistance is required
• Easily adapt to strategic and tactical tasks
• Work in a cross-functional team-oriented environment
• Manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Must be fully knowledgeable in public law and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data
• Participate in supplier transition and readiness reviews
• Develop strong relationship with suppliers and internal and external stakeholders
• Attend and participate in meetings as Procurement representative as directed
• Drive visibility and action into supply mis-alignments
• Analyze root causes to lead resolution to a permanent fix that will mitigate a repeat of material shortages
• Responsible for developing and improving sourcing strategies to enhance price, quality, timing, and reliability outcomes
• Present to senior leadership on supplier issues

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field or equivalent combination of 8+ years of experience in Procurement or Subcontract Management in a Defense environment
• 3+ years of experience in a people leadership role
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers
• Understanding of material forecasting, leveraging of requirements, demand planning, materials management and quality assurance and systems in a production setting
• Able to problem solve and lead others in problem-solving activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team