Culmen International LLC
Procurement Manager
Culmen International LLC, Alexandria, VA
About the Role
Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world. We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide. With experience in over 140 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.
The Procurement Manager manages the company's sourcing capabilities and supply chain. They are responsible for strategizing and negotiating with suppliers and vendors to acquire the most cost-effective deals and to reduce procurement expenses.
What You'll Do in Your New Role
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
About the Company
This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k and Paid Time Off.
At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.
Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world. We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide. With experience in over 140 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.
The Procurement Manager manages the company's sourcing capabilities and supply chain. They are responsible for strategizing and negotiating with suppliers and vendors to acquire the most cost-effective deals and to reduce procurement expenses.
What You'll Do in Your New Role
- Develop procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
- Oversee and manage the systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
- Source and engage reliable suppliers and vendors.
- Perform risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
- Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
- Review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Approve purchase orders and organize and confirm delivery of goods and services.
- Control the procurement budget and promote a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
- Prepare procurement reports.
- Work independently, react to change productively, and handle other essential tasks as assigned while exercising a high level of confidentiality.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
- Minimum of (2) years work experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer or Head of Procurement
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
- Fluent in English(verbal and written).
- Possess a valid Driver's License.
- Possess a clear Tuberculosis test.
- Ability to successfully clear a background check.
- Ability to successfully clear a drug screening.
- Provide immunization documentation for Tdap, Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis A and B, Varicella.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
Desired Qualifications
- Fluent in Spanish
About the Company
This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k and Paid Time Off.
At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.