Procurement Manager

V2X•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

5d•Remote

About The Position

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism. Under the direction of the Director of Supply Chain, this position will be a working manager who will support the supply chain function on Army Sustainment group of Programs. This role will issue purchase orders and some subcontracts utilizing both foreign and U.S. subcontractors. Capable of working independently in a high paced, demanding environment. Position will be responsible for identifying the need for and then establishing regional agreements for freight, customs, materials, equipment and some services. Must be willing to adjust working hours to accommodate the various time zones within the INDOPACOM region, may include up to 15 hour time differences. Individual is considered an expert in purchasing, has as solid track record maintaining compliance with company policy and FAR/DFARS. Ability to work quickly and efficiently with little to no error rate. Comfortable with frequently adjusting priorities to include new taskings with little to no advance notice. Have experience working in the INDOPACOM, CENTCOM or EUCOM regions or a desire to self-educate on the region and conducting business in the different countries. Experience working with international subcontractors who are not used to working under a US Government prime contract and the patience and ability to coach them through the process. Provide mentorship and training to more junior staff on materials purchasing and compliance. Experience communicating effectively with executive level leadership. This position will execute and administer various types of Purchase Orders (POs) through close-out, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures, legal guidelines, FAR/DFARS clauses, and customer requirements. Provides Program Management with contractual guidance while exercising sound ethical and professional judgment within a broadly defined best practice and written policy structure. Responsible for protecting the legal and financial interest of V2X during all discussions and interactions with customers and suppliers. Drafts Request for Proposals, develops source selection criteria, analyzes cost/price data to determine price reasonableness, leads negotiation efforts with subcontractors, and reviews and interprets clauses, formal amendments, agreements and legal documents. Supports all internal and external audits, and provides program support to both internal and external customers. Operates under the functional guidance of Supply Chain organization and Corporate Purchasing Manual, while coordinating closely with other functional departments.

Requirements

BS/BA Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. (One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required)
Must have a minimum of 5 years direct experience in purchasing and/or materials management on US Government programs, with at least three years of leadership or management responsibility.
Have experience working with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
Specialized experience administering contracts/subcontracts, purchasing or contract administration using a variety of contract types in CONUS/OCONUS in support of US Federal Government prime contracts a plus.
Shall have a thorough working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DoD FAR Supplement, and other departmental supplements as applicable.
Possesses analytical and interpersonal skills in order to perform the job
Good problem solving, negotiation and organizational skills/techniques
Strong communicator
Capable of working independently in a high paced, demanding environment.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently with little to no error rate.
Comfortable with frequently adjusting priorities to include new taskings with little to no advance notice.
US citizenship, required.
Must retain a security clearance or be capable of obtaining a clearance, if required.
Must be willing and able to travel internationally within the INDOPACOM, CENTCOM or EUCOM regions to remote and/or austere locations for periods of 1-2 months, with limited advance notice.
Functionally skilled in Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and IFS, Ultipro and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the INDOPACOM, CENTCOM or EUCOM regions or a desire to self-educate on the region and conducting business in the different countries.
Experience working with international subcontractors who are not used to working under a US Government prime contract and the patience and ability to coach them through the process.

Responsibilities

Performs a full range of procurement activities associated with the administration of materials POs and subcontracts.
Qualifies suppliers, issues RFP’s, evaluates proposals, documents cost and/or price analysis, executes subcontracts incorporating clauses, terms and conditions, technical specifications, statements of work and other certification and representations, and maintains compliant subcontract files in accordance with established procedures and FAR guidelines.
Monitors supplier performance to ensure that all contract terms and conditions are met while adhering to cost/schedule and mission requirements.
Documents supplier performance using the V2X Subcontract Past Performance Rating System – SPPRS.
Uses judgment to interpret internal and external issues and develop best practices.
Makes recommendations to management on Procurement issues, and execution of Procurement documents.
Assists in coordination with other functional areas on matters related to Procurement; prepares responses as necessary to customer correspondence and other requests.
Awards purchases total value, authorizes funding, reviews and validates supplier invoices for payment monitor’s balance.
Uses specialized knowledge to solve complex and unique problems.
Provides subcontract support to the Business Development/Capture Team.
Provides formal training to V2X employees when necessary.
Performs other duties assigned.