Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Client : Constellis

POP : 12 Months

Location : Stuttgart, Germany; required to travel to Singapore for extended periods

US Citizen

SCOPE

The Procurement Manager will oversee and execute compliant procurement activities supporting two US Federal Government contracts : one based in Germany and one in Singapore. The position is responsible for ensuring all procurement actions are performed in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), company policy, and client-specific requirements. The Manager will mentor junior procurement staff, providing hands-on guidance in all phases of the procurement lifecycle from planning and solicitation through award, administration, and closeout.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

Minimum eight years of experience with executing full-cycle procurement process in a CPSR-auditable environment, including at least three years in a leadership or mentorship capacity

Ability to handle multiple simultaneous efforts and flexibility to adjust priorities based on changing timelines

Comprehensive knowledge of Federal procurement processes required

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite tools, especially : Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, and Word

Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion

Problem solving skills with an analytical thought process

Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment

PREFERRED SKILLS

Experience with Costpoint and Maximo

Successful negotiation experience

TASKS

Supervise, train, and mentor junior procurement specialists supporting Germany and Singapore contract teams

Provide oversight and review of purchase documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance

Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and ethical procurement conduct

Train and assist junior procurement staff in cradle to grave procurement activity, including but not limited to :

Reviewing work package specifications received, to include Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Bills of Material (BOM), to generate Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Quote (RFQ)

Conducting market research

Generation of FAR-compliant RFP and RFQ bid packages in support of fairly and openly soliciting bids from multiple subcontractors, while ensuring all required terms and conditions, statements of work, performance requirements and prime contract flow downs are incorporated into RFP and RFQ packages

Creation of bid summaries

Analysis of subcontractor and vendor quotes and proposals for compliance with RFP / RFQ requirements, conducting formal analysis as required (to include price analysis and cost analysis) to support award decisions

Negotiating and applying knowledge of FAR regulations, contract law and guidelines, practices and requirements to assess, plan, and negotiate best terms and conditions and to minimize risk

Drafting complaint subcontract agreements and purchase orders

Comprehension and applicability of company procurement policies and procedures

Documenting procurement transactions in the Procurement Department's automated procurement compliance tool

Monitoring and evaluation of supplier performance, and managing any supplier issues such as cost, quality, delivery, customer service, and compliance

Establish, maintain, and manage comprehensive professional relationships with suppliers

Resolve issues related to areas such as pricing, quality, schedule, claims, payment issues or disputes associated with terms and conditions of purchase orders

Coordinate with Contracts, Legal, Program Management, and Finance to ensure alignment across disciplines

Collaborate with program managers and site leads to anticipate procurement needs and proactively mitigate risks

Assist with audits, as necessary (DCAA, DCMA, ISO, DOD, Internal, etc.)

Travel periodically between international sites to support staff training, vendor relations, and compliance reviews

Other duties as assigned