Procurement Manager for Business Development Center (Nonprofit)

$85,000 - $132,813/Yr

At Pace Ltd - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

251-500 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Procurement Manager at PACE will play a crucial role in supporting small businesses in securing government and private sector contracts. This position involves coaching businesses on identifying opportunities, building their capacity to compete for contracts, and assisting them with the application and negotiation processes. The role requires strong research skills, relationship-building capabilities, and knowledge of best business practices in procurement.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on metrics and KPIs
• Lead outreach effort to businesses throughout Southern California about government contracting opportunities with private sector companies and with government agencies (federal, state and local)
• Recruit small, women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses
• Help businesses navigate through the process of finding, bidding, and performing on private and government contracts and sub-contracts
• Guide businesses through the process of assessing their capacity/suitability for private sector and government contracting
• Assist businesses with government registrations and certifications related to selling to the government
• Coordinate workshops and events that increase knowledge of private sector and 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
• 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

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's in Business Administration, Contract Management or related field or equivalent work experience
• At least five years of progressive work experience in procurement / purchasing / sourcing with a strong knowledge of business and government contracting principles
• High personal integrity and ethics
• Excellent organizational and management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Salesforce experience
• Strong computer skills to research government market and navigate registrations and online government systems
• Ability to multi-task and manage 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

Nice-to-haves

• Experience providing procurement assistance to small businesses
• Experience working for a business that bids on government contracts
• Experience in purchasing, identifying vendors, and contract negotiations
• Experience as a contracting officer for a government agency
• Experience in the following industry sectors: live sports and entertainment, accommodation & food services, infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, waste management & remediation and professional services

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package
• Full-time employment status