Procurement Manager

BCForward is currently looking for Forklift Operator in Washington DC, DC 20010

Position Title: Mgr, Procurement

Location: Los Angeles, CA 91605

Expected Duration: 3 - 6 months.

Job Designation

• The Procurement Manager leads the staff and the procurement activities within a business unit.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs a variety of complex procurement and material processes from the initial proposal efforts through the delivery of the end product. Ensures that the procurement procedures are in compliance with government laws (domestic/international), regulations and management objectives.

Job Core Responsibilities

• Develops procurement strategies and oversees all procurement and material planning activities from the initial proposal efforts through the delivery of the end product.
• Organizes, directs, and implements cost-reduction activities to ensure maximum return to the division for minimum expenditures.
• Implements processes to manage risk within the supply chain and monitors procurement procedures to comply with government laws (domestic/international), regulations, and company policy.
• Manages contractual differences between purchase order requirements and supplier performance; establishes contractual obligations while ensuring compliance with laws and truth in negotiations.
• Monitors the changing marketplace and works around plans to avoid negative impact on corporate cost and delivery performance objectives.
• Plans tactics and strategies for negotiations of subcontracts to maintain expenditures within program material budget limitation.
• Leads and directs work for the team of employees as defined by business needs.
• Manages staff selection, performance, development, and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required.
• May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required / Master's/MBA preferred.

Years Experience:

• 7-10 years of relevant experience

Skills:

• Excellent facilitation and project management skills with the ability to lead the procurement team and to drive tasks to completion.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and experience with managing tight development program deadlines in aerospace/manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of contracts, compliance, and government laws (domestic/international) relating to procurement.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and demonstrated use of thought leadership to set and execute procurement strategies.
• Experience negotiating license contracts with a track record of success negotiating with a variety of suppliers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to drive tasks to completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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