Procurement Planning Control Representative sourcing, purchasing, and scheduling materials for shipbuilding. Collaborating with production teams to ensure material availability and quality standards.
About the role
- Oversee and manage all procurement activities for the Clearinghouse
- Develop procurement policies, negotiating contracts, and maintaining vendor relationships to optimize costs and efficiency
- Partner with senior leaders to understand operational needs, expectations, and financial impact of engaging with suppliers
- Develop and lead Request for Proposal (RFP) processes
- Collaborate with functional leaders at the Clearinghouse to establish appropriate metrics and KPIs for vendor commitments
- Monitor vendor performance regularly to determine necessary corrective actions
- Foster a team-based environment that aligns with company values
- Conduct risk assessments related to supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans
- Provide critical financial, business, and operational visibility to the CEO, CFO, and leadership team
- Coach, mentor, and ensure staff are adequately trained
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience including military service
- 10 years of direct procurement experience, preferably in a non-profit or educational-related environment
- 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience in developing procurement policies and end-to-end processes, negotiating contracts, and maintaining vendor relationships to optimize costs and efficiency
- 3 years of direct experience performing in a management/supervisory role, managing others, exercising independent judgement, including the ability to lead, motivate, develop, and focus on team engagement
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills
- Knowledge of procurement regulations, grant funding compliance, and best practices
- Experience with procurement software and financial systems
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Competency with Microsoft Office Suite, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including development of analytical tools through use of Pivot Tables
- Must live within a commutable distance to Herndon, VA or in one of the Clearinghouse's approved States for hiring purposes
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Benefits
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- life and disability insurance benefits
- health care, dependent care, and limited purpose flexible spending accounts
- health savings account
- 401k matching contribution program
- generous paid leave program including vacation, sick, and personal time
- 11 paid holidays per year
- reimbursement for basic wholesale company and roadside assistance memberships
- employee education assistance program
- LinkedIn Learning subscription
- mental health and well-being benefits
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