Procurement Manager

To apply via text, text the word "Procure" to 213-513-7223

Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 annual, plus excellent benefits. 

POSITION FUNCTION

PACE seeks an experienced Procurement Manager with an emphasis on procurement professional with knowledge of government and private contracts. He/She will be working closely with the Procurement Relationship Manager, Business Development Officer and Procurement Specialist/ Counselor. Responsibilities include spearheading the department procurement effort, being the lead consultant and providing training services to assist clients with procuring private, local, state and federal government contracts as well as becoming a Certified Minority-Owned Business.  This position requires research skills and knowledge of how to build professional relationships with government agencies and prime contractors. A working knowledge of best business practices specifically for performing on government contracts is desired, as well as strong customer relations and counseling skills.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Actively engage and collaborate with staff of PACE Business Development Center, community partners, consultants and other PACE departments, consultants, speakers, interns, and volunteers
• Provide clients direct counseling, one-on-one mentoring, loan packaging, access to contracts, refer to credit/loan counselor

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Oversee day-to-day procurement program activities and exceed procurement program performance outcomes & requirements including day to day supervision
• Provide staff training in procurement to build the department capacity
• Lead outreach effort to businesses throughout Southern California about government contracting opportunities with federal, state and local governments as well as prime contractors.  Outreach to small, women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses is a critical part of the work plan.
• Help businesses navigate through the process of finding, bidding, and performing on government contracts and sub-contracts.
• Guide businesses through the process of assessing their capacity/suitability for government contracting
• Assess firms training and technical assistance needs and develop a plan outlining recommendations for how that client can most efficiently meet their strategic objectives for succeeding in the government market
• Assist businesses with government registrations (i.e. www.sam.gov) and certifications (SBA’s HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, etc.) related to selling to the government, finding opportunities, marketing to government buyers, bidding, getting paid, proposal development, interpretation of regulations, and more.  Assistance is primary provided through workshops and one-on-one counseling
• Coordinate workshops and events that increase knowledge of government contracting
• Attend outreach events to ensure awareness of procurement technical assistance services
• Review and disseminate bid opportunities and subcontracting opportunities to clients
• Develop and maintain relationships with federal, state and local government agencies, and prime contractors
• Develop and maintain relationships with other business resource providers throughout the region
• Meet or exceed program goals for number of counseling sessions, events, etc.  Keep reporting database up to date.
• Complete training courses that are relevant to the needs of clients and attend Association of PTAC training events
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Contract Management or related field or equivalent experience
• At least five years of progressive work experience in procurement with a strong knowledge of business and government contracting principles
• Excellent organizational and management skills
• Strong computer skills to research government market and navigate registrations and online government systems
• Ability to multi-task, ability to management multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to listen critically to identify needs and solve problems
• Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others
• Strong, professional written communication skills
• Strong verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Work well within a team environment
• Travelling is required
• Proof of COVID Vaccine is required

Preferred Experience:

• Experience providing procurement assistance to small businesses
• Experience working for a business that sells to the government
• Experience as a contracting officer for a federal or state government agency

PACE is a private not-for-profit corporation that provides employment, small business assistance, and education, housing, energy and environmental and other community services in the Los Angeles City and County areas.  PACE is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000