Procurement & Commercial Manager (Transportation & Mobility)

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Procurement & Commercial Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to provide management and direction for all procurement functions on a small to medium-size transportation & mobility project (domestic or international), including purchasing, expediting, supplier data control, supplier quality, and traffic. May assist a Senior Procurement Manager on an assigned phase of a large complex project.

What You'll Be Doing

• Reviews work performed by subordinates to ensure that applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed, and that quality is acceptable. Monitors productivity and technical proficiency of assigned procurement personnel.
• Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as Company and project needs arise. Monitors staffing requirements and expenditures within budget constraints.
• Coordinates procurement activities with clients, project management, and other departments/divisions within the Company.
• Actively participates in the Quality Improvement Process. Promotes technical excellence in all employees. May endeavor to develop a partnership agreement where supplier quality and performance are consistent with Company and client requirements.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with the Company’s business ethics policy and with the Conflict-of-Interest Policy. Offers training in these policies, as needed, to the personnel assigned.
• Conducts performance evaluations, takes corrective action as necessary, recommends promotions and salary actions, and offers training and development for the assigned procurement personnel.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Economics (or related field) and typically 20+ years of related work experience, including some experience in a lead capacity.
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Broad experience in a variety of procurement assignments, proven leadership capability, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required
• A demonstrated proficiency in utilizing DMCS (or similar material control system) is also required.
• Transportation & mobility experience
  
  
  

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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