Procurement Manager - Military veterans preferred

Procurement Manager 

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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: 

Comtech Systems, Inc (CSI) is looking for Procurement Manager candidates who will ensure all purchases are done and tracked until their delivery. Candidates will be expected to work with a spirit of cooperation and must exhibit a tenacious work ethic while possessing the drive and critical thinking to excel in potentially tumultuous conditions.

• Must have an active, current Secret Clearance.

ABOUT THE COMPANY: 

At our core, Comtech employees are driven by innovation. We are leaders in the advanced global commercial and government communications market. A career at Comtech enables you to design, develop, produce, and market innovative products, systems, and services for advanced communications solutions. You will facilitate and enhance the way people, businesses, and governments communicate around the world. 

Comtech Systems, Inc (CSI). is a leading provider of mission critical solutions to government and civilian agencies with a focus on C4ISR solutions using any type of network, whether mobile, fixed, static, terrestrial, marine, airborne or in space. To help our customers combat a growing number of cyber-attacks on their systems, we provide training and certification and vulnerability compliance assessment. Comtech designs, develops, produces, and markets innovative products, systems, and services for advanced communications solutions. We are technology leaders in the markets that we serve and conduct our business through Government solutions. Our market segments consist of: Tactical Communications, Space & Component Technology, Mobile Datacom, and Cyber Security Solutions. 

PRIMARY DUTIES: 

All candidates will perform the following duties: 

• Develop, hone, and execute new and/or improved procurement strategies across all channels of purchasing.
• Delegate tasks and supervise the work of purchasing and procurement across all departments.
• Manage every aspect of the supply chain and notify the Government of any possible obstacles to the procurement process.
• Institute policies and procedures for collecting and reporting key metrics.
• Perform cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks.
• Coordinate deliveries.
• Create policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation.

SKILLS REQUIRED: 

All candidates will have the following minimum skills: 

• Five (5) years of recent specialized experience in purchasing management. 
• Strong knowledge of government contract structure and execution.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management.
• Proven history of developing effective inventory management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally with diverse audiences, internally and externally to foster strong teamwork. 
• Work well independently or as a member of a team environment 
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills.  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting, OR Associate’s degree plus seven (7) years of recent specialized experience, OR eleven (11) years of recent specialized experience. 

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office. 

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

None

Comtech offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision 
• LTD, Supplemental Life insurance and AD&D 
• Comprehensive 401k plan 
• Vacation accrual of 10 days annually 
• Bereavement, Military, and Jury Duty Leave

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.