Sr Manager Procurement Federal

Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC a subsidiary of Afognak Native Corperation has an opportunity for a Sr. Manager - Procurement - Federal. The Procurement Sr. Manager is responsible for the day-to-day corporate purchasing organization, including management of the Procurement staff, review of purchase agreements, conducting negotiations on vendor terms, approval of purchase orders and blanket purchase orders, and national account management.

The Procurement Sr. Manager is responsible for ensuring that all procurement activities performed by Buyers are compliant with corporate policies and procedures as well as government accounting requirements as specified in the FAR and/or any other requirements pursuant to contracts or other regulatory compliance. The Procurement Sr. Manager works with operations and each subsidiary to ensure proper adherence to the established procurement policies, and support actual procurement needs as deemed necessary based on activity level.

This position offers a remote work opportunity for candidates located on the East Coast of the United States.

• Lead and manage day-to-day activities of the Corporation's Procurement Department.
• Manage purchasing activities, tasks and functions that apply more broadly beyond a single contract.
• Ensure that purchase order processes, and acquisition processes comply with applicable FAR clauses, DFAR clauses and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage negotiation of corporate-wide vendor agreements.
• Oversee the complete purchasing process, including the analysis of suppliers, identification of the requirements for purchasing the product, and execution and implementation of the contract.
• Coordinate the vendor prequalification process.
• Establish monitoring protocols for vendors through implementation of mandatory annual recertification and semi-annual performance evaluations.
• Oversee the development and delivery of department training and communications regarding procurement, as well as procurement compliance related subject matters.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support corporate growth and program execution.
• Lead Procurement compliance processes such as the Buy American program, Counterfeit parts prevention, and supply chain risk management for material suppliers.
• Oversee procurement activities supporting international programs and contingency operations.
• Develop local-country supplier networks in support of overseas contracts.
• Ensure compliance with host-nation regulations and customer requirements.
• Coordinate import/export activities, customs clearances, freight forwarding, and international logistics.
• Assuming other duties related to procurement as assigned.

Pay Range: $145,000 to $165,000 Annually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of experience and knowledge in the field of federal government contracting and procurement, five of which must be at a management level.
• Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Pursuant to Government Contracts, you must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Five (5) years of leadership experience managing procurement of products and services within the supporting OCONUS operations, including U.S. sourcing and in-country sourcing. Preferred regional experience in Middle East, South Asia, and South America preferred.
• Significant experience supporting federal contracts involving facility management, logistics support, security operations, or related services.
• Experience in federal government contracting acquisition management.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS pertaining to acquisition of materials, equipment and supplies.
• Experience with federal law and regulation and industry standards regarding compliance in the field of Federal Government Contracting.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating vendor agreements and other transactional documents.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations, educational programs and/or workshops.
• Experience trouble-shooting complex problems.
• Experience building strategic vendor and customer relationships.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Strong communication, collaborative, analytical and strategic skills
• Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities and balancing competing demands.
• Ability to work collaboratively with operations and other departments.
• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) certification a plus.
• Working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and international trade compliance requirements.

Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak's direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, "Protected Status").

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.