Deputy Procurement Manager

JT4 • Las Vegas, NV

2d • $126,000 - $136,000

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract (J-Tech II). This role leads a Purchasing Department or focused work unit in support of overall project operations, organizing, assigning, prioritizing, and supervising the section's personnel. The position operates under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and requires a detail-oriented person who can work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

The role oversees purchasing activities and personnel, ensures compliance with applicable contract requirements and purchasing procedures, and coordinates with contract management, legal representatives, government contracting officers, suppliers, and project management. It develops purchasing and staffing plans, monitors budget and schedule trends, supports negotiations and customer consent packages, reviews purchase orders, and addresses supplier disputes. The position also supports training, employee development, and performance management.

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Travel to remote company work locations may be required. The work supports a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require eligibility for a government security clearance, a state-issued driver's license, or other licenses or certifications.

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.
• Ten years of experience in a related field.
• At least three years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Understanding of the company's operational philosophy and business nature.
• 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 the Federal Government Contract.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a purchasing organization in support of company or project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with prime contract requirements, including FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and public law.
• Work with contract management and legal representatives to determine prime contract flow-downs and resolve expectations related to 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 Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) by DCMA.
• Ensure applicable FAR flow-downs and terms and conditions are provided to suppliers based on order value.
• Supervise purchasing personnel across multiple operating locations.
• Participate with management in developing strategies and plans.
• Assist with analyzing estimates, evaluating business opportunities and potential profitability, and troubleshooting or improving estimates with the Project Manager.
• Ensure purchasing staff understand and comply with their Signature Authority limits.
• Mentor and train staff, identify technical expertise improvements, develop training programs, and conduct training sessions as appropriate.
• Document employee performance issues and participate in resolutions 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 work conforms to budget and schedule.
• Track trends that may affect purchasing budgets or schedules 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.
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
• Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, active on Day 1
• Dental insurance, active on Day 1
• Vision insurance, 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: 50% match, up to an 8% contribution, with 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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