Senior Manager, Subcontracts
Reporting to the Director, Corporate Supply Chain, the Senior Manager, Subcontracts shall oversee and facilitate supply chain management including, but not limited to, subcontracting, purchasing, sourcing, capture, material forecasting, capacity planning, and financial costing. This includes the deployment of common systems and improved processes to drive continuous improvement in supply chain optimization. With oversight and assistance from the Director, the Senior Manager will be an integrated member of the programs, business development, and capture leadership teams and is responsible for a team of subcontracts, procurement, and supply chain professionals who will execute compliant actions for Acuity's programs in accordance with contract requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable public laws and acquisition regulations. Individual will work independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Said Senior Manager shall actively support and uphold the Programs and Company's stated vision, mission, and values while adhering to all federal, defense, local, and state regulations.
Position Overall Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary advisor to the Director in support of all supply chain, capture, subcontracts, and procurement functional requirements
- Assist the Director in day-to-day execution and oversight for the Corporate Supply Chain Management subcontracts and procurement teams
- Provide critical analysis of program procurement functions; provision of strategic advice and counsel; analysis and evaluation of global procurement and contracting programs, supply chain programs, support policies and issues to ensure acquisition requirements and mission critical needs for goods and services are achieved
- Prepare subcontract documentation such as subcontracts, agreements, modification task / delivery orders, solicitations, estimates, cost / price analyses, negotiation memorandums, justifications, certifications and correspondence.
- Translate operational objectives and requirements into special projects and operating guidelines to implement and execute program studies
- Support the development of short and long-range plans and resources requirements, such as personnel, materials, equipment and overall methods and processes relating to specific programs and business lines
Position Daily Responsibilities
Serve as the primary advisor to the Director in support of all supply chain, subcontracts, and procurement functional requirementsDrive direct reports timely execution for all procurement related activities at the Enterprise and program levelSupport the development of procurement strategies and supplier relationship plans that are inventive and focused on providing best value for both internal and external clientsOversee full life cycle supplier management activities for Acuity's programsDevelop strategies to maximize competition, negotiations, and management of supplier performanceMonitor and manage procurement staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and federal regulationsEnsure that all orders and subcontracts are appropriately reviewed at a manager level and approved prior to issuance and confirm are in compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and acquisition regulationsAid in support of audits and, on an ongoing basis, ensure accurate audits records are maintained and reported. When required develop training to address recurring audit findingsCoordinate staff with the Contracts organization to ensure proper flow-downs of prime contract requirements, terms and conditionsDemonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with other functions and suppliers to identify and solve subcontract / supplier issues of varying degrees of risk and complexityEnsure the subcontracts and procurement team are engaged in development and support of proposal strategies and collaborate with the Director to recommend pricing approaches in order to ensure proposals offer client's best value from suppliersEnsure staff are engaged in customer solicitations and being reviewed for potential risksMonitor supplier compliance, including timely delivery of deliverables, in coordination with the corporate logistics teamsAssist in the management of Acuity's Small Business Program, including, but not limited to, client and supplier outreach, development of small business subcontracting reports in support of solicitation responses, small business reporting, and advising program staff on small business subcontracting compliance requirementsResolve supplier performance issues in collaboration with the applicable program leadershipManage procurement professionals in executing day-to-day activities. Provide training, mentorship to team with varied levels of proficiencies. Conduct performance reviews, define development actions, identify, and engage with top talent within the teamAcuity 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.