RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts, manages and maintains synchronization of a supply chain for obtaining goods and services for the company
• Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements
• Provides oversight and management of supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance.
• Leads negotiation of pricing and contract terms and conditions.
• Prepares and executes negotiation strategies resulting in contractual documents and binding agreements.
• Interprets and enforces contract terms and conditions.
• Consults with external customers to resolve supplier performance issues.
• Leads supplier performance teams to develop strategic supplier solutions across programs and commodities.
• Initiates and facilitates supply chain enhancements to reduce latency for improved business outcomes.
• Plans and manages Procurement Department modernization and digitalization initiatives.
• Leads the design and implementation of improved procurement practices that positively impact departmental and inter-departmental workflow and
• Identifies improvement opportunities for potential integration into supplier contract strategies.

 EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / CLEARANCES:

• 6 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or other related field, or relevant work or military experience

 KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• 5+ years of experience interpreting and/or enforcing contract terms and conditions (required)
• 5+ years of experience with Supplier Management or Procurement practices and processes (required)
• 5+ years of experience using professional written and verbal communication skills to achieve deliverables (required)
• 5+ years of experience managing supplier relationships, strategic partnerships and supplier performance
• 5+ years of experience creating & leading Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Experience using TRAX M&E system (preferred)
• Knowledge of contract structure, terms and conditions, negotiation and contracting processes
• Experience negotiating complex contracts
• Experience leading teams in a cross-functional environment
• Experience building positive working relationships