Description
Responsible for the overall development, implementation, management, direction and control of procurement programs, procurement planning and general supervision of major procurement activities or functions, and applying industrial, manufacturing and production technical expertise within the procurement function. Specific responsibilities include: preparation and coordination of advanced procurement planning; procurement program cost/budget forecasting; determination of contacting methodology; selection, formulation and review of contract types; evaluation of contract cost/price and decision risk analysis; implementation and management of systems program management, ensuring competition management goals are met and achieved while acting as the principal technical advisor to commanders and civilian officials Army and DOD wide. If warranted (authorized), contracting agreements with a wide variety of corporate/government entities. Responsibility includes performance of duties during friendly and hostile deployment and during contingency operations.
Core Skills
- procurement and acquisition management
- contract lifecycle management
- RFP and requirements development
- vendor and stakeholder management
- cost and price analysis
- risk management
- compliance with FAR and DFARS
- data analysis and reporting
- category management
- negotiation
- project and program management
- process improvement
- policy development and implementation
- strategic sourcing
- cross functional coordination
Common Certifications
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
- Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- PROCUREMENT
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
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