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TriWest Healthcare Alliance · 4 days ago

Director, Procurement (Hybrid)

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$189K/yr - $217K/yr

8+ years exp

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is dedicated to serving America's heroes by connecting them to health care in the community. The Director of Procurement is responsible for leading the Procurement Program, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and managing procurement risks while overseeing a team of buyers to achieve organizational goals.

Health Care

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Proposes and administers policies and procedures in strict accordance with applicable federal regulations, ethical standards and organizational goals

Develops cohesive business strategy with TriWest’s organizational leaders to ensure timely coordination and accuracy for procured goods and services, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and procurement policies

Leads a team of buyers who engage in purchasing activities, including planning, directing, and coordinating the procurement process, such as competitive bid process, evaluations, reporting, and government audits

Interacts frequently with TriWest’s leaders to solve business problems with the ability to anticipate and address procurement challenges while ensuring compliance with federal regulations

Identifies and mitigate procurement risks, which includes legal, financial, and operational risks, ensuring compliance with procurement audits and external purchasing system reviews

Identifies process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Identifies professional development opportunities for team members to enhance skills in strategic sourcing, negotiations, and analytics

Leads cost management initiatives, including monitoring procurement budgets, managing expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Ensures the organization maximizes value while remaining within the constraints of project budgets

Conducts internal monitoring on a periodic basis to ensure on-going compliance with internal procedures as well as contractual requirements

Serves as a key liaison for government auditors and review teams

Reviews major solicitations, conducts cost analysis and ensures compliance, identifying opportunities for improvement

Assigns work to subordinate staff commensurate with their qualifications and existing workload

Reviews the work of staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures

Reviews and executes contracts, purchase orders, change orders and other documents within delegated authority

Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies to inform procurement strategies

Manages supplier relationships and negotiations to secure best-value contracts and ensure reliable supply chains

Qualification

Procurement ManagementGovernment ContractingFAR KnowledgeSupplier Relationship ManagementRisk ManagementContract NegotiationIndependent ThinkingInformation ManagementTechnical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience

U.S. Citizenship

Must be able to receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation

8+ years in procurement or government contracting operations

3+ years of management experience in procurement or government contracting operations to include managing teams, processes and systems

Proven track record in supporting complex, high-value federal contracts and supplier relationships

Detailed working knowledge of FAR and other U.S. Government agency acquisition rules and regulations and U.S. public laws and statues

Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes, including source selection, contract negotiation, and documentation compliance

Experience with successfully managing contractors through Contractor Purchasing System Reviews, compliance, and risk management processes on behalf of an organization

Preferred

Master's Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience leading procurement operations in Federal government or prime or subcontractor environments

Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or equivalent