Job Type
Full-time
Description
Procurement Manager Job SummaryCelestar, a B&A Company, is looking for a
Procurement Manager in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting SOUTHCOM.
Responsibilities- Proposed personnel possess the knowledge and capability to oversee the procurement lifecycle, including vendor negotiations, acquisition strategy development, and compliance with DoD procurement policies.
- Personnel must be proficient in contract management, cost analysis, and supply chain logistics.
- Strong negotiation and financial analysis skills are required to optimize procurement decisions.
Education and Experience- A bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field -OR- A minimum of 5 years of equivalent experience in contract administration.
Required Skills- Must have demonstrated experience in the DFARS and FAR processes for procurement, managing government contracts, conducting market research, and negotiating vendor agreements.
- Experience with federal procurement regulations, cost estimation, and acquisition documentation is required, along with proficiency in contract lifecycle management and compliance audits.
- Personnel must also be able to analyze procurement strategies to ensure alignment with DoD acquisition policies and cost efficiency.
Desired Certifications- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
Security ClearanceBenefits and Programs B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
- The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
- A formal mentorship program
- Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
- Brand Ambassador program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
- Monthly teambuilding events
- B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
