Procurement Manager

Everfox; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 113,300 - 149,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

401k match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Everfox seeks a Procurement Manager – Cyber Security to lead procurement for software, hardware, and IT services, ensuring security policy compliance. The role aligns procurement strategies with government and commercial client requirements and requires proven contract negotiation expertise.

Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, cost-effective solutions while maintaining strict adherence to security standards and regulations. Hybrid role in Herndon, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CISSP, ITIL desirable.
• 3–5 years in procurement within IT/cyber security.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for software, hardware, and IT services with security policy compliance.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts ensuring favorable terms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage risk and KPIs.
• Ensure procurement activities meet security standards and due diligence.
• Drive cost savings across hardware, software, and licenses.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Sourcing software

Project management

Contract lifecycle mgmt

Cyber security requirements

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent worker

Jira

Oracle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/IT

Certifications: CIPS, CISSP, ITIL

Tools

Jira

Oracle

Job description

Trusted Connectivity for AI-Powered Dominance.

Everfox delivers trusted connectivity to protect the world’s most critical environments and safeguard the sensitive data powering decision advantage.

Built for mission-critical operations, Everfox protects what matters most by securing how data moves, how users access it, and how threats are neutralized across every domain. We enable mission speed and secure collaboration across networks, domains, and allies, while ensuring the data powering AI and advanced analytics remains trusted and protected.

We don’t just defend systems; we deliver decision dominance.

Our Purpose. Protect what matters most by enabling organizations to operate security in the most complex and high-risk digital environments.

Our Vision. To be the most trusted authority in high-assurance cybersecurity, enabling secure collaboration across every domain.

Our Belief. Security should never limit mission success – it should enable it.

Our Promise. We deliver absolute confidence in environments where failure is not an option.

About the role

• The Procurement Manager – Cyber Security is responsible for leading and managing the procurement process for software, hardware, and IT services, ensuring compliance with security policies and best practices.
• This high-visibility role plays a pivotal part in aligning procurement strategies with government and commercial client requirements, as well as company business objectives.
• The position requires proven expertise in contract negotiation and management, with extensive experience in procuring technology solutions.
• The Procurement Manager collaborates with internal stakeholders to deliver cost-effective, secure solutions and maintains strict adherence to relevant security protocols and standards.

Location: This is a hybrid role in Herndon, VA (2-3 days per week)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the procurement process for software, hardware, and IT services, ensuring compliance with security policies and best practices.
• Negotiate, develop, and oversee contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring favorable terms and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess organizational needs and deliver cost-effective, secure solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cyber security trends, supplier capabilities, market innovations, regulations, and requirements specific to government and commercial sectors.
• Evaluate supplier performance, establish key KPIs, and cultivate strong relationships to support ongoing business objectives.
• Ensure all procurement activities meet the company’s and clients’ security standards, including due diligence and supplier risk assessments.
• Deliver cost savings across hardware, software, and IT services including licensing models, support renewals, and hardware lifecycle costs.

Key Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrable proficiency in contract negotiation and management within a technology-driven environment.
• Extensive experience sourcing and procuring software, hardware, and IT solutions, particularly with a security focus.
• Strong project management skills.
• Deep understanding of contract lifecycle management including contract structure and legal terminology, specifically for Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, and Service Level Agreements.
• Strong understanding of cyber security requirements, standards, and compliance, especially for government and commercial entities.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficient with enterprise sourcing software like Jira and Oracle.

Key Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CISSP, ITIL) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of three to five years’ experience in a procurement role within the IT or cyber security sector.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is: $113,300.00-149,800.00 USD

• In addition to a base salary and bonus plans, Everfox offers a generous benefits package including flexible PTO, a 401k match, and contribution to healthcare coverages.

Our Talent Acquisition team will provide specific information regarding bonus eligibility and benefits offerings.

Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. If there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

Everfox is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination. Everfox does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, medical condition, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail].

Everfox is a Federal Contractor. Certain positions with Everfox require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.

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