What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at NMR Consulting?
Procurement Manager
Location: Washington DC
U.S. Citizen (required)
Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing the purchase of electronic security products (such as video surveillance and access control hardware), IT Hardware, other security related items and strategic equipment for an existing government contract. The position focuses on delivering secure, high-quality, and cost-effective procurement solutions while managing strategic vendors and relationships. 2-3 days remote, the rest will be at HQ or Tysons office
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure efficient acquisition and cost control; Conduct price reasonableness and cost verification of vendor RFQ Responses.
- Produce and distribute RFQ (Requests for Quotes) and/or purchase orders to approved vendors,
- Track and confirm lead-times and/or deliveries for incoming products.
- Manage and maintain Min/Max tracking and FIFO (First In/ First Out) compliance with existing customer stock.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify needs and support other departments.
- Coordinate and distribute O&M (Operation and Maintenance) materials for procured products.
- Conduct invoicing reviews and approvals for vendor invoicing.
- Initiate customer billing: creating (system generated) invoices (MS SharePoint) including pre-determined mark-ups
- Work in conjunction with PMO Contract Manager to assure contract procurement compliancy.
- Work with onsite inventory management personnel and offsite storage subcontractor as required to maintain appropriate stock levels of required equipment or parts.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
- Work in conjunction with PMO (Program Management Office) Inventory manager to ensure supply chain compliance to meet and/or exceed customer’s expectations
- Work in conjunction with PMO A&E for BOM development and specification development with approved vendors
- Conduct risk assessments, track supplier performance, and enforce compliance with regulatory and company policies (e.g., 889. BAA, TAA).
- Optimize costs while maintaining security standards and technology innovation.
- Provide weekly and monthly customer updates
- Coordinate and conduct internal teams discussions with PMO and Inventory Management
- Lead change initiatives to improve service quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Works with contracts personnel to ensure appropriate terms and conditions and NDAs are utilized for each vendor/subcontractor.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Technical knowledge of electronic security systems and relevant IT components is a plus.
- Experience in procurement or contract management (ideally with electronic security, IT, or related fields).
- Negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Project management and organizational skills for handling multiple procurement projects.
- Risk analysis, compliance, and data analysis abilities.
- Communication skills—both written and oral—for drafting documentation and managing stakeholders.
- Attention to detail in reviewing proposals, quotations, contracts, and compliance matters.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint
Background
- Education: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years' supply chain management, information systems, business management, or a related field. 10 years' experience in lieu of a degree in a relevant field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in procurement, ideally with exposure to electronic security or infrastructure project sourcing.
- Certifications: Relevant industry certifications supporting procurement, security, or project management.
- This role delivers strategic value by securing reliable, compliant, and cost-effective procurement services, ensuring business continuity and PMO contract adherence.
NMR Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EoE) M/F/D/V