Deputy Procurement Manager

JT4 • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy through the Joint Range Technical Services Contract (J-Tech II). The Deputy Procurement Manager leads a purchasing department or focused work unit in support of project operations, organizing, assigning, prioritizing, and supervising purchasing personnel. The role operates under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer and requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

The position leads purchasing activities to meet company and project requirements, including compliance with prime contract requirements, the FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards, and public law. It coordinates with Contract Management, Legal, and Government Contracting Officers on contract flow-downs, advance notification requests, approval and consent packages, and other contract matters. The role also prepares for and supports DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Reviews, oversees purchasing staff at multiple locations, and ensures required terms and conditions are provided to suppliers.

The manager develops purchasing and staffing plans and procedures for medium to large projects, assigns work, monitors budget and schedule, and keeps project management informed of relevant trends. Responsibilities also include determining agreement types, approving negotiation strategies and customer consent packages, leading or designating negotiation leads, approving purchase orders, and resolving supplier disputes and claims. The role supports business and project planning, estimating, staff training and development, performance management, and process improvement.

A bachelor's degree or equivalent formal academic or technical training and experience is required, along with 10 years of experience in a related field and at least three years in a managerial or supervisory role. The expected salary range is $126,000 to $136,000 annually. Work is performed in a typical office environment, with travel to remote company work locations potentially required. The federal contract tasking requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent formal academic or technical training and experience.
• In-depth knowledge of advanced management principles obtained through formal or self-study, or in-depth working knowledge of related career fields such as technical trades or scientific and engineering professions.
• 10 years of experience in one of the related fields.
• At least three years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Understanding of the operational philosophy and business nature of the company.
• Familiarity with computer-based management tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• U.S. citizenship is required for work supporting the federal government contract.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and compliance experience with the FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards, and public law.
• Knowledge of related areas such as subcontracting, expediting, transportation, or warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize a purchasing department or focused work unit in support of project operations, including tasking, prioritization, and supervision of personnel.
• Lead a purchasing organization in support of company or project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with prime contract requirements, including FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards, and public law.
• Work with Contract Management and Legal representatives to determine prime contract flow-downs and address terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with the Government Contracting Officer on advance notification requests, PCO approval and consent packages, and related tasks.
• Plan, prepare for, and support DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Reviews.
• Ensure suppliers receive applicable FAR flow-down terms and conditions based on order value.
• Supervise purchasing personnel at multiple operating locations.
• Participate with management in developing strategies and plans; analyze estimates, assess business opportunities and profitability, and assist the Project Manager with improving estimates.
• Ensure purchasing staff understand and comply with signature authority limits.
• Mentor and train employees, identify technical expertise improvements, develop training programs, and conduct training sessions as appropriate.
• Document employee performance issues and participate in their resolution as appropriate.
• Identify and track action items.
• Prepare and implement purchasing plans, staffing plans, and procedures for medium to large-size projects.
• Assign tasks to purchasing personnel and ensure conformance to budget and schedule.
• Monitor trends that may affect purchasing budget or schedule and keep project management informed.
• Determine the types of agreements to use for required materials.
• Review and approve negotiation strategies, and lead or designate leaders for negotiation meetings.
• Review and approve customer consent packages and purchase orders.
• Resolve supplier disputes and claims.
• Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits active on Day 1.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan options with employer match; JT4 matches 50%, up to an 8% contribution, with 100% immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager