Duties WHAT IS THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER THE DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at MAJOR DUTIES The following are the duties of this position at the full working level of GS 13 BU Negotiates settlements of disputes, proposals, and executes modifications. Requests changes or exceptions to federal procurement regulations. Prepares r

Establish relationships with key suppliers, as well as negotiate and manager key supplier contracts Develop best practices for procurement managers and incoming quality managers Ensure proper documentation of all purchasing activities Work with sales and finance departments to develop production planning forecasts Execute on cost down strategy, including phase in of new c

Manage and direct supply chain team, purchasing, planning, and all materials management responsibilities (inventory control, receiving, shipping). Ensure Supply Chain is synchronized with Production Execution capabilities to maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation. Work closely with Production Leaders and their teams to achieve SMART goals and KPI's. Develop and