Contracts & Procurement Manager

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🕒 May 16

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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Fortinet Federal

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51 - 200 employees

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏛️ Government

🏢 Enterprise

Cybersecurity • Government • Enterprise

Fortinet Federal is a cybersecurity company focused on providing trusted security solutions for U. S. federal government agencies. It specializes in advanced network security, Zero Trust architecture, cloud security, and comprehensive endpoint protection, ensuring the protection of critical systems and data. Fortinet Federal emphasizes modernization, integration, and automation within their security frameworks to enhance resilience against cyber threats, making it a pivotal partner for government operations needing robust cybersecurity measures.

📋 Description

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, subcontractor agreements, service agreements, NDAs, and purchase terms. • Maintain and organize contract records, renewals, amendments, and compliance documentation. • Monitor contractual obligations and ensure timely execution of deliverables, renewals, and notices. • Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks. • Coordinate with legal counsel as necessary on complex agreements or disputes. • Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DIB-specific requirements. • Manage procurement processes for goods, services, materials, and subcontracted work, supporting project execution and operational needs. • Source and evaluate vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors based on pricing, quality, reliability, and performance. • Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements to optimize value and reduce costs. • Develop and maintain vendor relationships and performance standards. • Ensure purchasing activities align with budgets, operational needs, and company policies. • Develop and improve procurement and contract management procedures and internal controls. • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements, cybersecurity standards (e.g., CMMC, NIST SP 800-171), and company standards. • Support audits and reporting requirements related to purchasing and contracts. • Track procurement metrics, spending trends, and vendor performance. • Work closely with operations, legal, accounting, and leadership teams to support project, sales, and operational needs. • Support onboarding/offboarding of vendors and subcontractors. • Assist departments with bid packages, RFPs, scope reviews, and vendor selection. • Provide guidance regarding contractual obligations and procurement best practices. • Present procurement and contract posture to leadership. • Translate findings into business and contract risk. • Provide readiness reporting prior to contract pursuits.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Construction Management, or related field preferred. • 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, contract administration, or supply chain management. • Experience managing vendor and subcontractor agreements in a fast-paced operational environment. • Strong negotiation and analytical skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • High attention to detail and organizational ability. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement/accounting software systems. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.

🏖️ Benefits

• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract obligations. • Must successfully complete a background investigation. • Must comply with all company security policies and safeguarding procedures.