ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate and their procurement team will be responsible for acquiring goods and services to support our Government customers. The candidate will use their expertise in supply chain management, vendor management, and negotiation to ensure cost-effective procurement and timely delivery of goods and services. As the team manager, the candidate will be expected tomanage multiple projects and direct the work of others while applying their expertise and experience. The candidate will manage and mentor a team of 3-5 buyers as direct reports,guiding their work and professional development to enable employees to reach their potential and to create high performing teams.Job Responsibilities:
Work closely with upper management to ensure consistency in execution of policies, processes, and procedures across buyers within Noblis and our subsidiaries.
Support compliance with Noblis policies and procedures to facilitate maintenance of approved procurement system status.
Manage multiple procurements for simultaneously on an independent basis. Procurements will consist of but not be limited to electronic parts, raw materials, assemblies/end items, services, and software. Procurements will be support of Noblis’ and Noblis’ subsidiaries’ contracts supporting the federal Government.
Manage procurement requirements for assigned programs through all acquisition phases while ensuring compliance with internal Noblis policies, processes, and procedures for direct procurement. This includes, but is not limited to, preparation of RFP/RFQ packages, analysis and evaluation of proposals, selection of vendors, drafting and negotiation of purchasing terms, and ongoing purchase order and vendor administration.
Assist and support the team with terms and conditions and other areas subject to negotiation between Noblis and suppliers.
Manage relationships between procurement group and internal materials management team, internal receiving team, and external suppliers.
Communicate, diagnose and facilitate consensus in a variety of situations setting clear expectations for execution.
Help generate, track, and utilize metrics to support procurement process improvements.
Partner with and train Noblis internal customers on Noblis procurement policies, processes, and procedures.
Identify opportunities for process improvement within the procurement area and implement industry best practices.
Ensure compliance with internal small business requirements.
Support and assist with department-wide systems or process initiatives.
Foster an environment of trust, growth, and innovation across the team.
Partner with employees to create and execute performance and development plans providing career progression and learning/development opportunities.
Provide ongoing, timely and candid performance feedback.
Identify, attract and develop qualified staff, while proactively managing performance.
This is a Hybrid role.Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years OR Master's degree with 6 years; OR PhD degree with 4 years of procurement experience in a government contracting environment.
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance.
Two years of experience leading a team or managing staff.
Experience working with all types of orders including services, goods, and software.
Experience negotiating terms and conditions.
In-depth knowledge of and experience working with commercial terms and conditions.
Self-motivation.
Desired Qualifications
Active DOD Secret clearance or a higher level is highly desired.
Desire to assist with systems implementation and continuous improvement.
Experience with Microsoft PowerBI.
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong background in compliance
Systems-oriented mindset with a desire for helping manage and analyze data to assist the procurement organization.
Recent experience with Word, Excel, and Adobe.
Experience supporting multiple programs/internal customers simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
OverviewNoblis (http://www.noblis.org/) and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI , and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Noblis -About Us (https://careers.noblis.org/about-noblis/)Why work at a Noblis company?Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards (http://www.noblis.org/about/Awards/) . Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.
Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements
Total RewardsAt Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits (https://careers.noblis.org/benefits/) page on our Careers (https://careers.noblis.org/) site.Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.Posted Salary RangeUSD $99,100.00 - USD $154,825.00 /Yr.Equal Employment OpportunityNoblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org .Apply for this jobMake a Referral (https://jobs-noblis.icims.com/jobs/24554/procurement-manager-for-direct-procurements/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&iniframe=1&hashed=1374629770)Connect With Us!Want to know about available job opportunities at Noblis? Want to receive personalized alerts with jobs that match your skills and interests? Join the Noblis Talent Connection.Posted Date 14 hours ago (12/18/2024 10:17 AM)Requisition # 24554Security Clearance NoneEmployment Type Full TimePortal Location : Location US-CA-San DiegoTelework Options HybridCompany Noblis MSD
