Job description:
- Drives all aspects of the complex strategic sourcing process.
- Navigate standard commercial business procedures while mitigating the additional risks of public sector related contracting and subcontracting.
- Takes the lead on pre-proposal submission engagement with suppliers and subcontractors as well as post-award contract negotiations of business and pricing terms and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Earns the business partner's respect and serve as a trusted advisor.
- Collaborates closely with key business partners to understand their priorities and challenges; assess their needs on an ongoing basis; and manage their expectations regarding important key sourcing deliverables and deadlines as indicated by the internal business partners and government customers.
- Manages supplier relationships, effectively maintaining positive and ethical working relationships.
- Leads various cross functional project teams to develop requirements and to reach consensus on supplier agreement terms.
- This includes working with the internal business partners and legal counsel to determine appropriate prime contract flow down terms, identify the most efficient contract path, develop negotiations strategies, objectives and plans.
- This may also include drafting necessary language to translate business needs into specific requirements for contract-related documents, e.g. Master Agreements, Statements of Work (SOW), Teaming Agreements, etc.
- Manages business clients' expectations and escalations to effectively prioritize the work.
- Reviews upcoming government related projects to determine Sourcing impact and prioritize work accordingly.
Required Skills:
- 5 years related experience in a contracts/subcontracts management and/or sourcing position:
- Strong experience in government-related purchasing and compliance/risk issues
- Experience with competitive bids and RFPs and determining appropriate flowdowns
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes, policies, procedures, category strategy, supplier segmentation and supplier risk.
- Experience in contract negotiations to include business, price and technical terms
- Experience in drafting contract documents
- Experience leading and/or participating in cross functional teams
- Experience in data analysis & supplier assessment
Desired Skills (Nice To Have):
- Certification(s) from the National Contract Management Association (NCMA):
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
- Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISM)
Sourcing
Company:CollaberaLocation:Ashburn - Virginia - United StatesJob Types:ContractPost Date:November 1, 2021Valid Through:November 30, 2021