Procurement Manager

SubCom•Newington, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Manager for the Marine Services group oversees the acquisition of materials, components, equipment, and services needed for operational effectiveness. The role manages the procurement lifecycle, including soliciting and reviewing quotations, negotiating, developing contracts, assessing budgets, conducting cost analyses, and forecasting commodity and service needs. The manager evaluates vendor reliability, explores new supply sources, and develops requirements and specifications for new contract orders. The position supports timely delivery of goods and services, improves Supply Chain processes, and ensures procurement activity complies with company authorization procedures, policies, industry regulations, and applicable laws. It also manages subcontractor commercial issues, communicates with suppliers and internal stakeholders, reports on procurement activity, and guides and develops the procurement team. This position reports to the Managing Director of Supply Chain Management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, a paralegal degree, or a technical degree; demonstrated equivalency will be considered.
At least 8 years of experience in procurement management, with a track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of strategic supplier management, supplier evaluation and selection, negotiation and contract management, contract drafting, supplier performance management, risk management, cross-functional collaboration and communication, and budget management.
Professional, cooperative, service-oriented approach to business matters.
Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimum supervision.
Positive, professional attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to multitask, remain flexible, and maintain attention to detail in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
Ability to deal professionally with internal and external customers.
Strong financial business acumen and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and MS Teams).
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to travel to other SubCom locations and supplier facilities (5–30%).
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
A resume must be attached to the application.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Small Business Administration (SBA) or Conflict Minerals.

Responsibilities

Support procurement activities and ensure orders and contracts are placed in time for goods and services to arrive on schedule.
Improve Supply Chain processes and support the overall Supply Chain Organization.
Review and approve Purchase Orders in the procurement system in accordance with the Schedule of Authorization (SOA).
Collaborate with project teams to negotiate contract terms, including pricing, delivery schedules, and quality standards.
Ensure contracts align with project requirements, budget constraints, and Law Department requirements.
Analyze procurement data, manage budget targets, track expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and develop strategies to optimize spending while maintaining quality and reliability.
Ensure adherence to the SOA, company policies and procedures, industry regulations, ethical practices, and applicable laws; conduct audits to mitigate risks and maintain compliance.
Manage subcontractor commercial issues from development through fulfillment.
Generate correspondence with the Supply Chain Organization and suppliers to support purchasing activities.
Provide weekly reports to stakeholders, attend regular meetings, and work with departments to resolve problems and issues.
Guide and mentor the procurement team, set performance objectives, drive accountability, conduct performance evaluations, and support professional development.