Purchasing Manager jobs in Washington, DC

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the purchasing function for CRDF Global.  Purchasing includes internal organizational purchasing, and funder or program driven purchasing primarily for international partners or grantees.  The Purchasing Manager is required to have extensive knowledge and training on the principles, concepts, and methodology of purchasing and skill in applying this knowledge to many different, unrelated, and/or nonstandard project activities.   

While standard operating procedures are available, the Purchasing Manager applies knowledge of complex methods, policies, and best practices to provide expertise and consultation to stakeholders, develop implementation plans, evaluate compliance, and identify control weaknesses. The position requires ingenuity to adapt procedures, techniques, and tools to meet project requirements and capitalizes on understanding the department to interact with internal and external customers.

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversees the purchasing function and provides guidance and support to staff conducting purchasing activities 
• Oversees a portfolio of purchasing activities with high complexity.
• Plans, organizes and assigns purchasing resources including developing solutions to problems of varying complexities requiring ingenuity, creativity, and innovation
• Establishes the direction for and oversees the management of Blanket Purchasing Agreements or other purchasing vehicles.
• Manages export control compliance policy and procedures, including export licensing.
• Analyzes supplier data and possesses the ability to effectively communicate results at all levels.
• Oversees purchasing agreement negotiations for best value, delivery schedule, and Terms and Conditions
• Places a strong emphasis on regular communications with suppliers, including establishing executive-level relationships.
• Provides high-quality, timely support to internal customers and suppliers.
• Trains and develops staff, including training internal customers throughout the organization.
• Implements policy and procedural enhancements that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of purchasing.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing in a USG funding environment including familiarity with operating under various types of federal contracts and grants.
• Experience in leading and coordinating functional teams.
• Must have exposure to international markets and the ability to navigate challenging global regions.
• Working knowledge of US export control regulations and licensing including the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or 2 CFR 200
• Knowledge of USAID/AIDAR preferred.
• Industry-specific training or certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Global Supply Chain industry, strategic sourcing concepts, and best practices
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Solid analytical, verbal & written communication skills
• Demonstrated successful negotiations and ability to analyze complex pricing strategies to establish a negotiation position.
• The ability to showcase exemplary customer service skills is a must.
• Effective communication skills, including experience working with international partners.
• Strong critical thinking and analysis, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to adapt quickly to new challenges.
• Self-motivated, demonstrated a sense of urgency, ownership of tasks, and accountability.
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Deltek/Costpoint Purchasing module is preferred.
• U.S. work authorization
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Finance, or related field
• Advanced degree preferred.

Salary & Benefits: The base pay range for this position is $76,400 to 105,000. The determination of salaries in this job classification depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant candidate experience, job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills.  In addition, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement savings plan; paid time off; education reimbursement; student loan paydown and more. 

CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, or disabled status. All positions require US work authorization and CRDF Global does not provide employment visa sponsorship.  Unless otherwise stated, all positions are based in our Arlington, Virginia location. We work in a hybrid environment that provides employees with a weekly mix of in-office and remote work.