Acquisition Manager (PROCSPC4)

Acquisition Manager (PROCSPC4)

 

 

 

Job Code
CSPRSP42

Job Family
Contracting & Sourcing

FLSA Status
Exempt

 

Job Description

Summary and Scope

Acquisition Manager – Field IT is responsible for managing cradle to grave procurement actions for a variety of vehicle types that include but are not limited to fixed-price, time and materials, cost/cost-plus, interagency agreements, IDIQ, and BPA. The Acquisition Manager will evaluate potential purchases, negotiate contract terms and/or purchase prices, write cost comparisons and source justification memos, develop strategies for future acquisitions, produce and maintain reports, and manage records. Oversee the Acquisitions Specialists including mentoring, reviewing, and guiding work and evaluating performance. Recommend and support cross training. Oversee the implemented team processes and procedures and work with the team and other leaders to establish additional processes and procedures to meet company needs. Conduct staff meetings and identify and support training as needed. Support resolution for any issues and assist in resolving disputes. Maintain accurate documentation, statistics, and employee records. Train staff on policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Essential Functions

·        Work with the Director of Strategic Sourcing (DSS) to identify team members needed in support of project planning from inception through execution and close-out

·        Oversee and assist as needed with activities involved in the identification and acquisition of services, rental equipment and other vendor related Field IT procurement’s while applying fiscal responsibility, utilizing relevant contractual requirements, and considering mission specific goals

·        Oversee all IT acquisition strategy requirement actions including acquisition planning, solicitation, and administration

·        Interprets, evaluates, and assist in developing policies and/or influences laws/regulations for emerging IT acquisition strategies

·        Work as the leader of the team that manages services throughout the full supplier lifecycle of engagements

·        Oversee the issuance of Field IT requests for quotes/proposals, review source selection and recommendations to ensure consistency with cost, quality, and delivery and/or other requirements

·        Provide expert technical advisory services in support of acquisition related matters that may result in drafting a subcontract requirements package, drafting solicitation documents, invoice analysis, and other documentation associated with execution of contract actions.

·        Work with the Audit and Compliance team beyond the initial quote review prior to providing to the requestor

·        Develop a vendor rationalization plan and strategy, working with other relevant internal stakeholders, to optimize all vendors, which may include qualifications, vetting, quality, capacity, systems, past performance, and responsiveness

·        Liaison for the organization in coordinating with Field IT vendors

·        Manage current Field IT vendors capabilities, business requirements, overall performance and continually identify cost and services improvement opportunities

·        Work with internal stakeholders and outsourcing partners to identify concerns and bottlenecks and drive solutions

·        Oversee all Field IT vendor documentation and ensure compliance with contractual requirements, IT-related performance measures, quality management, as well as company practices and procedures

·        Comply with all security policies and procedures

·        Work with the Sourcing Agreements and Compliance Sr. Manager to plan and communicate, and provide direction as required to review all Field IT purchasing terms and conditions that need review and/or advisement

·        Ensures that the decisions and directives are reflected in the terms and conditions prior to executing

·        Work with the Sourcing Agreements and Compliance Sr. Manager to prepare an action plan and guidance to communicate all requirements that impact Field IT procurement processes

·        Support the Sourcing Agreements and Compliance Sr. Manager by clarifying any questions regarding such clauses and/or the need of incorporating such into the Field IT procurement processes of Deployed or the procurement processes of Field IT suppliers

·        Support the Sourcing Agreements and Compliance Sr. Manager by directing the implementati