Procurement Manager

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Company: JT4, LLC

Location: Las Vegas, NV 89110

Description:

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

The Purchasing Manager leads a Purchasing Department or focused work unit in support of overall project operations and is responsible for the organization, tasking, prioritization and supervision of all personnel within the section. The Purchasing Manager will operate under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, willing to work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a purchasing organization to support overall company or project requirements.
  • Ability to assure compliance and implement prime contract requirements including those from the FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and public law.
  • Work with Contract management and Legal representatives to determine prime contract flow-downs including those from the FAR, and to resolve supplied expectations, if any, to terms and conditions.
  • Works in collaboration with Government Contracting Officer in support of Advance Notification Request, PCO approval and consent packages and numerous other tasks.
  • Plan, prepare for and support a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) by DCMA.
  • Ensure the FAR Flow Downs (based on dollar value of orders) Terms & Conditions are provided to suppliers.
  • Exhibits the ability to supervise the performance of purchasing personnel at multiple operating locations.
  • Knowledgeable of the related areas of subcontracting, expediting, transportation, or warehousing.
  • Participates with management in development of strategies and plans.
  • Assists in the analysis and utilization of estimates to predict key project issues.
  • Assists in the evaluation of business opportunities and potential profitability.
  • Assists the Project Manager in trouble-shooting and improving estimates.
  • Assures Purchasing staff understand and comply with their Signature Authority limits.
  • Assumes mentoring and training roles as requested.
  • Identifies and develops recommendations for improving technical expertise.
  • Develops training and development programs within an area of technical expertise.
  • Conducts training sessions as appropriate.
  • Documents employee performance issues and participates in resolutions as appropriate.
  • Identifies and tracks action items.
  • Prepares and implements purchasing plans, staffing plans, and procedures for medium to large size projects.
  • Assigns tasks to the purchasing personnel and ensures conformance to budget and schedule.
  • Maintains information on trends that may affect purchasing budget or schedule, and ensures that project management is fully aware of the trends.
  • Determines types of agreements to be use for the materials required.
  • Reviews and approves negotiation strategy and leads or designates leaders for negotiation meetings.
  • Reviews and approves customer consent packages.
  • Reviews and approves purchase orders.
  • Resolves supplier disputes/claims.
  • Performs all other positions related duties as assigned or requested.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience to include knowledge and compliance with FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and public law.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree, or equivalent formal academic or technical training and experience, and an in-depth knowledge of the principles of advanced management obtained through formal or self-study, or in-depth working knowledge of related career fields such as technical trades or scientific and engineering professions and 10 years of experience in one of the related fields and a minimum of three years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role are required for this position.

In addition, a Department Manager I must possess the following qualifications:
  • Understanding of the operational philosophy and business nature of the company
  • Familiar with computer-based management tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Planning/organizational skills
  • Ability to work under deadlines.


SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $164,611.20 to $190,590.40 annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

BENEFITS
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
    • Benefits Active on Day 1
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
    • JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
    • 100% Immediate Vesting
  • Tuition Reimbursement


OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 30 pounds), constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required.

Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses / certification, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect and employee's ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JABO33; JCORP12

Company Profile

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties

A Department Manager I serves as the manager of a technical or administrative-focused work unit/section and is responsible for the organization, tasking, prioritization, and supervision of all personnel within the section. Employee leads the section and directs and administers the programs of a technical and administrative nature to accomplish the functional task and overall development of the section.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:
  • Assist in establishing technical, administrative, and procedural guidelines to meet the needs of the Enterprise in accordance with company and customer requirements
  • Manage technical performance of work assigned to the department
  • Maintain current operational status information and assessments on projects, budgets, and development plans
  • Evaluate and make adjustments in procedures or reassign priorities to projects/tasks as needed to keep all activities on schedule and within budgetary limits
  • Oversee and monitor unit compliance with Quality Assurance and process improvement goals and standards
  • Assure appropriate training is provided to unit personnel to promote continuous improvement of services to the customer
  • Interview potential new job candidates and make decisions or recommend personnel actions such as hiring, discipline, and termination
  • Interact and coordinate with the customer on a personal basis, as required, to ensure customer requirements or agreements are being met to their satisfaction
  • Periodically evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors and scientific or technical professionals
  • Perform other job-related duties, as required.

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 30 pounds), constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required.

Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

A bachelor's degree, or equivalent formal academic or technical training and experience, and an in-depth knowledge of the principles of advanced management obtained through formal or self-study, or in-depth working knowledge of related career fields such as technical trades or scientific and engineering professions and 10 years of experience in one of the related fields and a minimum of three years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role are required for this position.

In addition, a Department Manager I must possess the following qualifications:
  • Understanding of the operational philosophy and business nature of the company
  • Familiar with computer-based management tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Planning/organizational skills
  • Ability to work under deadlines.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Goverment Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses / certification, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect and employee's ability to maintain employment.

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