Purchasing Manager

BNH•San Marcos, TX

1d•$126,000 - $179,500•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is hiring a Purchasing Manager to support TOS II at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. The position is part of an integrated team supporting United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. The successful candidate will manage procurement functions for test operations, including a group of procurement specialists responsible for purchasing materials and services, resolving non-conforming material and invoice issues, and maintaining professional relationships with BNH material requestors and suppliers. The Purchasing Manager ensures procurement operations meet project requirements and comply with BNH procurement policies and procedures, while maintaining a government-approved purchasing system. The role supervises procurement staff and the procurement lifecycle, from bidding and evaluation through award, administration, and receiving. It also involves coordinating with customers, suppliers, government agencies, and engineering, maintenance, and operations teams; maintaining procurement procedures; and supporting personnel training and performance management. Wearing company-issued personal protective equipment as directed is a condition of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field and at least 10 years of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, or subcontracts administration; alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 14 years of experience in those fields.
At least 3 years of professional supervisory or team-lead experience with responsibility for workload distribution, performance evaluations, and interviewing or selection.
At least 5 years of professional experience interpreting and applying Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines to procurement actions.
At least 5 years of experience executing purchasing lifecycle tasks, including bidder prequalification, compiling bid requests, performing bid evaluations, and managing purchase order administration.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain the necessary federal security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel, for document formatting and data analysis.
Experience with Contractor Purchasing System Reviews.
Ability to work and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other functional groups.

Responsibilities

Report to and receive operational direction from the Acquisitions Branch Manager.
Ensure procurement operations satisfy project requirements, comply with established BNH procurement policies and procedures, and maintain a government-approved purchasing system.
Maintain working relationships with customers, maintenance and operations management teams, material suppliers, government agencies, and related professional organizations.
Ensure mutual understanding and accomplishment of project objectives, plans, and requirements.
Work with supplier personnel to resolve project supplier problems, stay informed about market conditions, and communicate project requirements.
Supervise staff in completing procurement commitments, including bidding, evaluation, award, administration, and receiving, in accordance with procurement policies and procedures.
Conduct annual personnel reviews and recommend salary actions, classification changes, and performance improvement plans.
Monitor staff training and development to support job performance criteria and company personnel-development objectives.
Supervise the preparation and maintenance of project bidder lists, ensuring input from procurement and other operational groups.
Review bid tabulations and procurement files for accuracy and completeness; approve supplier selections within delegated authority and ensure commitments have proper approvals and signing authority.
Review and recommend bid selections that require higher procurement approval authority.
Communicate with engineering, maintenance, and operations supervisors to assist with and plan requisition processing for project purchases.
Develop and maintain procurement operating procedures.
Wear company-issued personal protective equipment in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
Perform other related duties as required.