Procurement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Oversee procurement initiatives for various programs.

• Cultivate relationships with suppliers and manage subcontracts throughout the acquisition lifecycle, from requirement generation to product delivery and payment.

• Supervise supplier performance, including proactive management, leadership interactions, and recovery efforts.

• Address and resolve medium- to high-complexity conflicts in accordance with FAR/DFAR and corporate standards.

• Prepare, issue, assess, and oversee RFQs/RFPs.

• Perform price and cost analyses.

• Negotiate contract terms, encompassing pricing, delivery timelines, and payment conditions.

• Mitigate risks associated with suppliers.

• Manage and administer high-value, complex material and service procurements, including purchase orders and subcontracts.

• Collaborate with Finance, Program Management, Engineering, and Material Program Managers to determine sourcing solutions.

• Provide procurement and supplier management support for U.S. Government and Commercial contracts.

• Monitor procurement reports and enhance performance against company metric targets.

• Assist in training and mentoring procurement team members as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Generally requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience, or a minimum of 5 years with an advanced degree.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing procurement processes, projects, and strategies in a procurement environment.

• Proven experience in supplier performance management, relationship development, and recovery efforts.

• Experience managing CPFF and FFP purchase orders under FAR/DFAR, including build-to-print/specifications and Statements of Work (SOWs).

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory to access information related to this program/contract.

• Familiarity with project planning and management tools such as SAP, SharePoint, and Power BI.

• Experience in procurement for development and production programs, including major subcontracts.

• Background in a SAP-based environment.

• Knowledge of the technical requirements for procured hardware and services, including SOW review.

• Awareness of ITAR regulations.

• Understanding of and compliance with FAR/DFARS.

• Experience in managing financial and operational risks and opportunities.

• Proven track record in supplier and customer negotiations, including terms and conditions and performance-based payments.

• Familiarity with defense technologies and import/export regulations.

• Capability to prepare and present executive-level communications and presentations.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• 401(k) match.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available.