Procurement Manager

Founded and family-owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical / maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads' capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state-of-the-art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.

As a member of the Rhoads team, you'll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.

We are currently looking for a Procurement Manager to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, identifying and sourcing suppliers, managing vendor relationships, negotiating subcontracts, and ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services to support the company's goals and objectives. The role includes overseeing the procurement process to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, supplies, and services needed for the company's operations. This role requires specific responsibilities related to Department of Defense contracts and requires understanding of the application of federal regulations, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to sub vendor procurements related to DoD prime contracts.

The Procurement Manager is an on-site position located at Rhoads Headquarters at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, PA.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead the improvement of organization's full life-cycle management of vendors and subcontracts from solicitation through closeout (procure to pay).
• Drive change management by training and mentoring staff on new purchasing processes, tools, and compliance requirements.
• Develop, negotiate, and administer purchase order and subcontracts, in compliance with company policies and federal regulations (FAR, DFARS, CPSR).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor and subcontractor communications and performance oversight.
• Collaborate with Program Management and Technical Teams, Contracts, Finance, Pricing and Legal to ensure subcontracting strategies align with program goals and compliance requirements.
• Support the organization's development and implementation of purchasing and subcontract policies, procedures, documents,
• Lead team in the drafting subcontract documents, including flow-downs and terms & conditions.
• Ensure team is achieving timely and compliant PO and subcontract execution, modifications, deliverables, and invoicing.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for vendors and subcontractor-related performance or compliance issues.
• Support proposal development, including cost and pricing data analysis / evaluation for vendor and subcontractor bids.
• Prepare reports and briefings for leadership on subcontract status, risks, and performance metrics.
• Develop and implement subcontracting approaches that support small business, veteran-owned, and other socio-economic program goals.

Your Background

The Work Environment at Rhoads

What Rhoads Can Offer You

At Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.

Benefits include :

Our Location

We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed "the coolest shipyard in America."

For more information about Rhoads Industries and our opportunities please visit RhoadsInc.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.