Procurement Manager

Job Description

Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to join our team in Kirkland, WA, to lead and work on various Construction projects.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Provides subcontract administration support to program/project management.
• Develops NDAs and Teaming Agreements with subcontractors.
• Prepares RFPs, reviews and analyzes subcontractor’s proposals, negotiates subcontracts, and administers subcontract agreements.
• Assists with new business proposals and performs subcontract administration on existing IDIQ subcontracts/Task Order with Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursement subcontracts of high dollar value, risk, creativity, and complexity.
• Assists program/project managers with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or State law and regulation interpretation and interfaces with subcontractor’s contracting personnel for administration purposes - Provides cradle to grave subcontract administration.
• Prepares RFPs and reviews and analyzes proposed estimated labor rates and material costs, negotiates specifications/statements of work, price, and other contractual provisions with subcontractors.
• Ensures subcontractor completes reps and certs.
• Works with proposal teams in the planning and execution of new business price proposals, cost narratives, and pricing strategies.
• Provides advice and counsel to business counterparts and less experienced procurement staff.
• Works with program/project management, reviews the performance, progress, and supplier deliveries. Recommends corrective actions as necessary including secondary/alternative source development.
• Prepares sole source selection justification as needed.
• Analyzes and monitors subcontractor performance; evaluates service/product offerings and specifications; performs sites visits as required and resolves discrepancies.
• Works with subcontractor’s contracting personnel to resolve contractual matters.
• Supports contract budgeting, cross-functional teams, and performs subcontract closeouts.
• Ensures all subcontract documentation is complete and accessible in company repository to include the subcontract and all pertinent sign-off documentation and work papers.
• Provides advice on and interpretation of subcontract requirements.
• Prepares NDAs and teaming agreements.
• Coordinates with program/project managers to ensure subcontract requirements are met to include but not limited to Small Business Subcontracting Plan reporting and Subcontract reporting.
• Assists in the development and compliance of internal subcontract administration policy.
• Participates in special projects.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
• Complexity (Variety or uniqueness of tasks; relative difficulty or importance of work performed; size of unit supported, etc.):
• Performs work that involves applying acquired and diversified knowledge and experience in subcontracts administration and the coordination of related activities.
• Decision-Making (Supervision received; independent judgment or initiative; consequence of error):
• Exercises independent judgment in the analysis of subcontractor’s proposals, determines subcontract requirements, negotiates and assists in awarding subcontracts, and determines compliance needs. Receives direction on objectives, complex administrative problems and possible solutions.
• Work Direction Given to Others (Titles and number of personnel; type of direction given):
• May give work direction to junior staff and/or non-exempt personnel.
• Internal Contacts (Required interaction/relationship with others within the organization):
• Interfaces with program/project team members as well as Legal and Finance & Accounting professionals and administrative staff.
• External Contacts (Required interaction/relationship with others outside the organization):
• Frequently contacts subcontractor’s contracting personnel to coordinate the flow of records.

What will you contribute?

• Minimum of ten years relevant experience which must be related to subcontract administration. An MBA is a plus. Experience with multiple contract types and performance-based contracting is required.

Special Skills:

• Good analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, to understand contract plans and specifications, organize information, and effectively utilize PC and applicable software.

General Competencies expected of all Professionals and Managers:

• Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork.
• Job requires the ability to process paper/electronic documents and operate computer keyboard and 10-key adding machine. Ability to plan and prioritize tasks, prepare RFP and review proposals and subcontract documents, project plans and progress reports. Ability to communicate effectively and work under the pressure of deadlines.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  

We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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Expected compensation range is between $120,000 - $190,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeRegular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.