[Hiring] Procurement Manager @Peraton

Role Description

The Procurement Manager serves as the strategic sourcing and purchasing leader supporting the Defense Sector and the Health, State & Local Sector. This role manages the purchasing team supporting both Sectors and partners with Sector leadership and Corporate Procurement to deliver sourcing strategies, forecasting, and procurement planning that enable multiple programs and new business pursuits across both Sectors. The Procurement Manager drives supplier value, cost savings, risk mitigation, and compliance with federal procurement standards while supporting Sector growth and advancing enterprise-wide sourcing excellence.

• Lead and manage the purchasing team supporting the Defense and Health, State & Local Sectors, providing direction, coaching, workload balancing, and professional development.
• Own forecasting and procurement planning across multiple programs and pipeline pursuits, anticipating demand and ensuring supply continuity.
• Experience supporting business growth from a procurement perspective, including shaping supplier/teaming strategy for new pursuits.
• Scale the purchasing organization and sourcing infrastructure to support Sector growth.
• Serve as the primary strategic sourcing lead for the Defense and Health, State & Local Sectors.
• Lead cross-functional teams to evaluate supplier capabilities and establish sector-level strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with enterprise-wide teams to ensure alignment and sharing of best practices.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of enterprise-wide strategic supply chain strategies.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers, ensuring compliance with federal procurement policies.
• Lead sector-level sourcing governance across both Sectors to maximize spend through strategic supplier relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in the sourcing and purchasing process.
• Manage supplier performance and develop risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a strong emphasis on business management, supply chain, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sourcing or procurement, preferably in the IT and technology sectors.
• Experience leading or managing a purchasing/procurement team.
• Demonstrated experience with demand forecasting and procurement planning.
• Experience supporting business growth from a procurement perspective.
• Strong understanding of federal government operations, procurement regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) to support procurement decision-making is preferred.
• Proven negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Proficient in the use of procurement software and data analytics tools.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to build, develop, and motivate a high-performing purchasing team.
• Strong communicator, capable of articulating complex strategies.
• Strong change management skills.
• Agile and adaptable, with the ability to navigate changing environments.
• Able to work effectively in a geographically dispersed environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Short/long term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation.
• Company paid holidays.