Procurement Manager

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Procurement Manager in Manassas VA 20109

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Manassas VA 20109

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.)

Job Type: Contract (40 hrs. a week)

Pay Range: $55hr-$60/hr
(Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Work Schedule:
MON-FRI 9AM - 5PM

Job Description:
Responsible for procurement leadership, sourcing and procuring materials, services and capital for the site. Lead site procurement team and initiate and foster relationships with site stakeholders, establishing and prioritizing activities for their team to achieve objectives and results. Work closely with the Director Procurement, the Global Procurement Organization (GPO), Site Operations, Business Unit Leadership, and critical stakeholders at the site and across the company. Leads site-level initiatives for supplier management, supplier quality & supplier performance improvement as well as supports global procurement initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership
* Leadership, engagement and development of site procurement team.
* Develop and execute succession planning and talent development for key positions.

Site Responsibilities
* Minimize impact of supplier shortages by proactively identifying and resolving potential material supply issues, timely communication, collaborating with Supply Chain for inventory build, and proper escalation.
* Increase spend under contract. Negotiates supply agreements with vendors improving commercial conditions.
* Responsible for ensuring suppliers adhere to the Terms & Conditions specified on the purchase order and resolves challenges, for implementing the Procurement guidelines on site and contributing to its local deployment.
* Ensure that site drives compliance to Procurement Policies and Procedures.
* Complies with and follows all procedures within the company Security, EHS and Global Trade policies.
* Conduct business in an ethical and professional manner to ensure avoidance of all actual and potential conflicts of interest.

GPO Responsibilities
* Integrate with GPO, including Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Capital, CSR/D&I, and PMO to ensure regions are aligned with GPO initiatives.

Stakeholder Management
* Ensure site procurement is engaged and aligned with internal customers/stakeholders, gaining stakeholder and leadership support at the site.
* Partner with engineering and Global Capex Category Management for RFP, supplier selection, negotiation and contract execution.
* Partner with Finance to define and implement a PPV process. Communicate price changes and / or discrepancies and determine financial impact.

Procurement Value Creation
* Develop pipeline of opportunities (savings, cash flow, growth, other value) for the site, representing local, regional, and global initiatives.
* Leverage and negotiate pricing on combined volumes of purchases at various locations with industry leading suppliers to reduce the cost of goods and overheads.
* Prioritize savings opportunities and takes a unified approach with our various purchasing locations globally or regionally to meet with the potential suppliers and get the lowest possible total cost to deliver cost savings.
* Perform full risk assessment of the supply base and develops mitigation and management plan.
* Optimize cash by extending supplier payment terms and/or negotiating term discounts.
* Optimize the supply base through consolidation, where appropriate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain or comparable disciplines. Masters preferred; Industry certifications a plus
* Minimum of 5 years of progressive international experience and career advancement in procurement or comparable function

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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