PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc.; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc. is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the Procurement Department and supervise a small team at our Upper Marlboro, MD campus.

You will support Operations, Finance and Contracting, manage procurement databases, catalogs and pricing, and oversee RFQs and bid analysis. The role requires 5+ years in procurement or related fields, a Bachelor's degree preferred, and strong MS Office/Unanet skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of combined experience in Procurement/Accounting/Finance/Contracts/Business or related field; Bachelor's preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Unanet procurement system; detail-oriented data entry and maintenance.
• In-office 3 days per week; 5 days per week on-site work schedule.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, RFQs, pricing analysis, vendor selection, reporting and compliance with government contracting regulations.
• Strong time management, problem-solving, and communication skills; valid driver's license; leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and executes authorized purchases from vendors; sources products and equipment cost-effectively.
• Manages procurement databases in Unanet including catalogs, pricing, and vendor records.
• Collaborates with Operations, Contracting, Finance, and Subcontracting on procurement requirements and reporting.
• Performs RFQs, price evaluations, and bid analyses; ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitors vendor delivery, resolves discrepancies, and coordinates with Finance for vehicle purchases.
• Leads department workflows and oversees a small support team; trains and mentors staff.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

RFQ development

Pricing analysis

Leadership

Communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Unanet

Job description

Melwood-PG Campus
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA

Description

The Procurement Manager manages and supervises the Procurement Department as well as a small support team. They support the Contract Administration Team and Procurement departments by maintaining procurement databases and systems, product cataloging and pricing, and recordkeeping.

Additionally, the Procurement Manager develops and assigns department workflows and liaises with Operations and Finance regarding mandatory sourcing, accounts payable, and sustainable procurement requirements. Accounts Payable functions include data entry of invoices and credit card purchases. Sources products and equipment, assist with competitive pricing analysis, and prepares price lists and reports as required. Assists with identifying and vetting subcontractors, including preparing and analyzing RFQs and bid responses.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and executes proper authorized purchases from established vendors. Conducts research into new and innovative products while meeting departmental requirements in a cost-effective, and timely manner. Exceeds internal customer expectations. Processes purchases may be via Purchase Orders, P-cards, etc.
• Oversees and maintains accurate procurement databases in Unanet, including cataloging and updating products, SKUs, vendors, pricing, generating Purchase Requisitions, and placing orders for supplies and equipment in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Collaborates with Operations/Program Management, Contracting, Finance, and Subcontracting to ensure awareness and understanding of procurement requirements for contract management, procurement, pricing, subcontracting, and reporting.
• Conducts data searches and price evaluations including RFQs, competitive bids, and bid analysis.
• Reviews and completes pricing and reporting requirements for NIB, Green Product Purchasingand other compliance requirements.
• Reconciles vendor product availability and delivery discrepancies and initiates purchases from alternative vendors as required.
• Troubleshoots defective and/or unacceptable goods/ services with users, vendors, and others to resolve performance concerns.
• Ensures all purchased goods/ services are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Receives and validates product and equipment deliveries to the Melwood CTC Building and notifies the party responsible for pick up.
• Collaborates with Finance and Fleet Management for processing vehicle purchases.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ Years of combined experience in Procurement/ Accounting/ Finance/ Contracts/ Business or related field with a Bachelor's degree preferred.
• The candidate must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications and be highly detail-oriented for data entry, updating, and managing the Unanet procurement system.
• Must be able to work 5 days per week M-F (occasional nights and weekends). Must be able to work in-office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing, developing RFQs, pricing analysis, vendor selection, managing databases, accounts payable processes, reporting, and compliance with government contracting regulations.
• Must have excellent time management, attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• The candidate must demonstrate leadership and team management skills.

Salary Range: $80k-$95k

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