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Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director, Procurement, the Procurement Manager is responsible for ensuring procurements are conducted in accordance with internal policy, customer requirements, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), other U.S. Government agency acquisition rules and regulations and U.S. public laws and statutes. This individual is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of solicitations, evaluations of proposals, and executing awards, while assessing risk and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain.

Education & Experience

Required:
• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation
• 5+ years in procurement or government contracting operations
• 2+ years of management experience in procurement or government contracting operations to include managing teams, processes and systems
• Proven track record in supporting complex, high-value federal contracts and supplier relationships
• Detailed working knowledge of FAR and other U.S. Government agency acquisition rules and regulations and U.S. public laws and statues
• Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes, including source selection, contract negotiation, and documentation compliance
• Experience with successfully managing contractors through Contractor Procurement System Reviews, compliance, and risk management processes on behalf of an organization

Preferred:
• Master's Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience supervising procurement operations in Federal government or prime or subcontractor environments
• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)or equivalent

Key Responsibilities
• Proposes and administers policies and procedures in strict accordance with applicable federal regulations, ethical standards and organizational goals.
• Leads a team of Procurement Specialists who engage in procurement activities, including planning, directing, and coordinating the procurement process, such as competitive bid process, evaluations, reporting, and government audits.
• Interacts frequently with TriWest's leaders to solve business problems with the ability to anticipate and address procurement challenges while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
• Identifies and mitigate procurement risks, which includes legal, financial, and operational risks, ensuring compliance with procurement audits and external procurement system reviews.
• Identifies process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identifies professional development opportunities for team members to enhance skills in strategic sourcing, negotiations, and analytics.
• Use procurement software to track spending, generate reports, and provide insights for decision-making.
• Conducts internal monitoring on a periodic basis to ensure on-going compliance with internal procedures as well as contractual requirements.
• Serves as a key liaison for government auditors and review teams.
• Reviews major solicitations, conducts cost analysis and ensures compliance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Assigns work to subordinate staff commensurate with their qualifications and existing workload.
• Reviews the work of staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures.
• Reviews and executes contracts, purchase orders, change orders and other documents within delegated authority.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies to inform procurement strategies.
• Manages supplier relationships to secure best-value contracts and ensure reliable supply chains.

Competencies

Communication / People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate.

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.

Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions.

Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.

Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.

Technical Skills: Working knowledge of FAR and VAAR; Microsoft Office - Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions:
• Availability to work non-regular hours as required
• Works within an office environment
• Extensive computer work, with prolonged sitting
• Periodic travel may be required