The Procurement Manager is responsible for the planning, coordinating, and supervising of all procurement activities in accordance with FAR/DFAR, Public Laws and internal Policies and Procedures. Manage a team of Procurement Buyers and ensures efficient and cost-effective operation, evaluating Supplier performance, including solicitations and daily procurement transactions within the Procurement department in Iraq.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure proper knowledge management within the team
• Maintains local and regional supplier relationships to ensure the procurement of materials and services are supporting project requirements
• Engage end users to work through defining requirements to minimize delays within the procurement process
• Requires the understanding of the procurement system to include purchasing and managing inventory, record keeping, contract negotiations, and the assessment of financial performance of products.
• Responsible for ensuring competition on all procurements, and if competition is unavailable, must be able to provide adequate justification as to why competition is not possible.
• Responsible for ensuring that all purchases are the best value and that prices are fair and reasonable.
• Work closely with Quality Management (QA) to improve procurement processes and procedures
• Develop and manage methods to evaluate the performance of all approved Suppliers
• Drive business productivity metrics affected by sourcing activities, identify areas of improvement to reduce cost to the contract
• Collaborate with Finance to resolve any outstanding invoicing/payable issues
• Provide executive level briefings to Senior Management
• Recruit and retain top talent within the workforce to the highest level
• Complete all training requirements within the defined deadlines
• Develop and execute a plan of action startup, transition, or demobilize the department
• Facilitate structure meetings/conference with designated suppliers

Responsible for the management of various Blanket Purchase Order Agreements (BPA) and Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IDIQ)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration
• Five or more years relevant procurement experience in a government contract environment
• Knowledge of acquisition planning, negotiations and agreement/contract administration
• Preferred experience within in Maximo or similar platform system
• Must have a general understanding of the FAR/DFAR, procurement standards and principals of Supply Chain Management
• Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and drive projects to completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Must possess ability to publicly speak and participate in various meetings and conferences
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with various departments and staff
• Must be able to develop standard operating procedures (SOP) and train staff on DFAR/FAR and internal Procurement Policies and Procedures

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS

Work is located in Iraq.

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.

Individual may be required to work non-standard schedule to effectively manage activities and communicate requirements in forward operating location(s), suppliers etc.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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