Procurement Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee procurement initiatives for various programs

• Build and maintain supplier relationships while managing subcontracts throughout the acquisition process, from defining requirements to product delivery and payment

• Ensure supplier performance through proactive management, leadership interactions, and recovery strategies

• Address and resolve medium to high complexity disputes in accordance with FAR/DFAR and organizational standards

• Prepare, issue, assess, and manage RFQs/RFPs

• Perform price and cost analysis

• Negotiate contract terms, encompassing price, delivery timelines, and payment conditions

• Mitigate risks associated with suppliers

• Administer and oversee high-value, complex material and service procurements, including purchase orders and subcontracts

• Collaborate with Finance, Program Management, Engineering, and Material Program Managers to address sourcing challenges

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

• Monitor procurement metrics and ensure performance aligns with company targets

• Assist in training and mentoring procurement team members as necessary

• Travel up to 10% as needed

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Proven experience in leading and managing procurement processes, projects, and strategies within a procurement environment

• Experience in supplier management, including performance oversight, relationship building, and recovery strategies

• Familiarity with managing various contract types including CPFF and FFP purchase orders under FAR/DFAR, with build-to-print/specifications and Statements of Work (SOWs)

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory; only U.S. citizens are permitted to access information related to this program/contract

• U.S. Person status or the ability to secure necessary export authorizations is required

• Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related discipline

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

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

• Familiarity with SAP-based environments

• Understanding of technical requirements for procured hardware and services, including SOW review

• Knowledge of ITAR

• Awareness of and adherence to FAR/DFARS regulations

• Experience in managing financial and operational risks and opportunities

• Skilled in supplier and customer negotiations, including terms, conditions, and performance-based payments

• Knowledge of defense technologies and import/export regulations

• Ability to create and present executive-level presentations and communications

• 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) matching

• 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, where applicable