Sr. Procurement Manager (5554)

As a Sr. Procurement Manager, you’ll scale and drive a centralized, efficient and “best in class” procurement function focused on business partnering and effective execution. This individual will interface directly with our senior staff and report to the Director of Contracts. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and passionate about their work. Additionally, you’ll work within MetroStar to strengthen its procurement and compliance posture and assist with building repeatable solutions as we continue to grow. Career growth and taking on greater responsibility is only limited by you at MetroStar! Come join our team and build your career!

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below! 

What you’ll do: 

• Manage the sourcing process for commercial and innovation technology suppliers across the MetroStar ecosystem, ensuring strategic alignment with business needs
• Conduct bids (RFQ/RFP) for software and cloud services with commercial partners, while supporting department-specific sourcing projects
• Work closely with our business partners and negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure the best possible pricing and terms
• Create strategies for procuring goods and services that meet MetroStar and our customers’ needs. This can include analyzing market trends, identifying potential suppliers, and developing strong vendor relationships.
• Create, develop and standardize cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of software, cloud services, hardware, and supporting services.
• Provide cost-benefit analysis and regular reports on procurement activities, highlighting key metrics, budget utilization, and any significant issues or improvements.
• Ensure contract compliance with federal regulations and ethical business practices by reviewing documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with terms, conditions, and other provisions.
• Develop, document, and maintain internal policies and best practices, and coordinate, review and update existing policies and procedures to adhere to changing regulatory and contractual requirements.

What you’ll need to succeed: 

• Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance (not required to start).
• Minimum 8 years of proven experience in technology sourcing including IT services, cloud, and software.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline (waived with superior experience credentials).
• Proficiency in core Procurement skills, such as stakeholder management, supplier management and performance, market and financial analysis, IT category management, negotiations, etc.
• Experience developing and leading the sourcing strategy for technology, hardware, software, and associated commercial IT services.
• Self-starter willing to wear multiple hats and drive end-end procurement management.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing financial and contractual documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisions.
• Demonstrable experience soliciting, awarding, and managing software purchase orders and/or large commercial software support agreements.
• Overall understanding of federal government contracting/subcontracting principles.

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades. 

Don’t meet every single requirement?   

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team 

What we want you to know: 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems. 

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