Senior Procurement Manager

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

📋 Description

• Exhibit proficiency in overseeing intricate material procurements that involve a detailed bill of materials (BOM) with numerous line items and demanding schedules, including the supervision of line items with extended lead times in a fixed price context.

• Work collaboratively with various suppliers to ensure timely delivery and partner with program teams to identify and qualify secondary sources, guaranteeing the continuity and fulfillment of program needs.

• Provide overall leadership and management of the procurement function that supports designated programs.

• Set performance metrics and objectives for staff that align with directives from senior leadership.

• Manage procurement staff, including workload distribution, performance evaluation, career development, hiring, and retention within supported programs.

• Communicate information regarding ethics, conflicts of interest, company policies, communication protocols, and restrictions on external communications.

• Conduct regular training sessions on SAIC policies, procedures, guidelines, acquisition techniques, procurement integrity, supplier communication protocols, best-value methodologies, source selection boards, and government approval processes.

• Oversee the complete procurement lifecycle, which includes proposal activities, formulation of evaluation criteria, proposal analysis, negotiations, and supplier selection.

• Manage risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation strategies.

• Ensure timely supplier awards that comply with public law, federal regulations, SAIC standards, and program schedules.

• Address complex tasks that necessitate thorough analysis of both routine and non-routine data.

• Collaborate with other SAIC departments to ensure legal, accounting, leasing, risk management, employee relations, cybersecurity, and compliance needs are met as necessary.

• Interpret and enforce company-wide policies and procedures effectively.

• Maintain procurement audit compliance across all programs.

• Ensure the achievement of program goals, timelines, customer satisfaction, and adherence to company and governmental regulations.

• Execute additional responsibilities as assigned by procurement leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree accompanied by 18 years of relevant experience.

• Master’s degree with fifteen (15) years of experience, including at least eight (8) years in a managerial role.

• Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

• Candidates must possess the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

• Extensive understanding of FAR and DFAR regulations.

• Exceptional skills in time management.

• Proficient in both written and verbal communication.

• Capability to effectively communicate at various levels with staff, customers, and vendors.

• Strong team-oriented mindset.

• Ability to function independently with minimal oversight.

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical capabilities.

• Structured and proactive approach to project lifecycle management.

• Skill in prioritizing projects amidst changing objectives.

• Creative problem-solving abilities and effective communication with stakeholders.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

🏝️ Benefits

• Candidates located in Charleston, South Carolina, are preferred, but remote candidates with suitable experience will be considered.

• Applicants must have an active Top Secret clearance.

• Our comprehensive acquisition team supports both external and internal customers in achieving their missions, offering critical assistance across key business areas and strategies for SAIC.

• We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.