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Job Description:
Parsons are seeking a highly experienced Procurement Manager to lead all procurement and supply chain functions for a large-scale airfield/airport development program. This role requires deep expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, procurement governance, and cost optimization for complex aviation or infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate will have 20+ years of experience, including proven success managing procurement teams and delivering cost-effective sourcing solutions on multi-billion–dollar airfield or airport programs. The Procurement Manager will ensure timely and compliant procurement of goods and services, adherence to budgets, and implementation of best practices to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective project delivery.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Develop, implement, and enforce the overall procurement strategy, policies, procedures, and governance framework for the airport program.
- Ensure procurement processes align with client requirements, project objectives, and organizational standards.
- Establish procurement KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks to monitor effectiveness and compliance.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers and contractors.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring performance, quality, and timely delivery.
- Implement vendor evaluation, performance monitoring, and improvement programs.
- Oversee the preparation, review, and negotiation of contracts, ensuring compliance with legal, commercial, and aviation standards.
- Manage variations, amendments, and contract renewals, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
- Collaborate with legal, finance, and project teams to mitigate risks and optimize contractual terms.
- Lead the development of procurement plans aligned with project schedules and milestones.
- Ensure timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and services to meet project requirements.
- Monitor procurement progress, identify delays, and implement corrective measures to maintain project timelines.
- Manage procurement budgets and ensure cost-effective sourcing decisions.
- Analyze cost trends, supplier quotations, and market data to support budget compliance and value optimization.
- Implement cost-saving initiatives and ensure alignment with earned value management (EVM) or other financial performance metrics.
- Identify procurement-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, client standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance, delivery reliability, and contract adherence to minimize project risks.
- Prepare and present procurement reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for senior management and client stakeholders.
- Ensure transparent and timely communication of procurement status, risks, and opportunities.
- Act as the main point of contact for all procurement-related matters with internal teams and external partners.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.
- Conduct performance evaluations, support professional development, and promote continuous learning within the team.
- Encourage adoption of best practices, process improvements, and procurement innovations.
- Coordinate closely with project controls, engineering, construction, finance, contracts, and operations teams to ensure alignment of procurement activities with project needs.
- Collaborate with clients, government agencies, suppliers, and contractors to resolve issues and optimize procurement outcomes.
- Ensure procurement decisions support overall project goals and delivery schedules.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 20 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management for large-scale infrastructure projects.
- At least 10 years in senior leadership roles managing procurement functions.
- Strong background in airport/airfield, aviation infrastructure, or mega-project environments.
- Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost control.
- Expert-level proficiency in procurement systems, ERP tools, and analytics platforms.
- Deep understanding of procurement processes, contract law, and supplier management.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing large multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present procurement data to executives and stakeholders.
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:
- Professional certifications: CPSM, CIPS, PMP, or equivalent.
- Experience managing multi-phase, multi-stakeholder airport expansions or airfield construction.
- Expertise in digital procurement tools, automation, and reporting dashboards (Power BI, Tableau).
- Knowledge of FIDIC or similar contract standards.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure, multi-billion–dollar program environments.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to drive strategic sourcing and cost-saving decisions.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or related field
- Master's degree
- Minimum 20 years experience in procurement and supply chain management for large-scale infrastructure projects
- At least 10 years in senior leadership roles managing procurement functions
- Strong background in airport/airfield, aviation infrastructure, or mega-project environments
- Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost control
- Expert-level proficiency in procurement systems, ERP tools, and analytics platforms
- Deep understanding of procurement processes, contract law, and supplier management
- Strong leadership experience managing large multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and executive-level communication skills
- Professional certifications: CPSM, CIPS, PMP, or equivalent
- Experience managing multi-phase, multi-stakeholder airport expansions or airfield construction
- Expertise in digital procurement tools, automation, and reporting dashboards (Power BI, Tableau)
- Knowledge of FIDIC or similar contract standards
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure, multi-billion-dollar program environments
- Strong business acumen with ability to drive strategic sourcing and cost-saving decisions
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
