Email Opening Title Senior Manager, National Initiatives Procurement   Category National Initiatives - National Initiatives   Description NeighborWorks America: Working Together For Stronger Communities Purpose of Division: The National Initiatives Division of NeighborWorks America is responsible for developing, testing, and managing innovative national programs and services designed in support of the approximately 250 NeighborWorks Organizations with the overall objective of sustaining a network of excellence that creates opportunities for people to live affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities. In addition, the division oversees grant programs beyond the NeighborWorks Network, including to other non-profit and governmental agencies throughout the country. The areas of focus within National Initiatives include homeownership and lending, financial capability, green strategies, community and resident engagement, community stabilization, real estate and the national foreclosure and mitigation counseling program. The division is led by the Senior Vice President of National Initiatives, who is responsible for establishing the priorities and procedures for programmatic and grant offerings. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Vice President of National Initiatives Operations. Position Summary: The Senior Manager, NI Procurement provides key leadership, coordination and oversight within the division on procurement actions. The National Initiatives division undertakes a range of procurement actions each year using both federal appropriations and multi-year non-appropriated funding. This position provides critical support to division program staff to plan procurement actions, understand procurement policies and best practices, and fulfill procurement of necessary professional services and goods in direct coordination with the procurement division. In addition, the Senior Manager helps to mitigate risk by proactively monitoring active contracts and ensuring adequate systems are in place. This position serves as the procurement task lead for a programmatic division working in direct coordination with the procurement division. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Procurement Management Leads divisional procurement activities on behalf of National Initiatives and serves as the principal liaison to the Procurement division on the planning and coordination of all procurement actions. Performs the execution of all procurement actions under $20k and facilitates the execution of all procurement actions over $20k or requiring approval of the SVP, Procurement, in close collaboration with the Procurement Division. Maintains knowledge of NeighborWorks' procurement policies and procedures and conducts ongoing quality control reviews of procurement documentation and submissions by staff to ensure compliance with policies. Develops and maintains a divisional procurement management system designed to track and forecast procurement actions, including key metrics to support analysis. Maintains complete and accurate records of divisional procurement actions, including electronic files and in the procurement management system, NEST. Provides training, tools and information to National Initiatives staff to increase understanding and compliance with procurement policies. Identifies improvements to divisional procurement processes and systems to garner efficiencies within the division, consistent with Procurement division systems and processes. Work in a highly collaborative manner with departmental staff leadership and across divisions to foster an environment of mutual accountability. Nature of Work Contacts: NeighborWorks America management and staff, vendors/consultants, and other company representatives. Fiscal Responsibilities: Oversight of procurement, consistent with NeighborWorks' policies.   Position Requirements Minimum Qualifications: (a) Education: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, economics or related discipline is required. (b) Experience: At least eight (8) years of experience with procurement and/or contract management as well as knowledge of budget management and financial reporting. Experience working with programmatic staff in a mission oriented setting. (c) Licenses, Certifications: Completed professional training in procurement and/or contract management. (d) Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated understanding of procurement policies, systems and processes. Demonstrated management of multiple complex projects in a fast-paced team environment paired with the ability to meet critical deadlines. Ability to organize and prioritize work activities to meet deadlines while ensuring high quality work products with close attention to detail. Strong analytical skills, systems, and problem solving skills needed to recommend/implement system solutions. Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others and successfully interact with people at all management and support levels, as well as people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Excellent verbal and written skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with staff and senior leaders within NeighborWorks America as well as with external stakeholders. Accomplishments that reflect teamwork, integrity, effectiveness, and efficiency - including ability to influence and bring about consensus and to work independently. Maintain timely and regular attendance. (e) NeighborWorks America Staff are expected to demonstrate excellence in the following: Sensitivity to racial, gender, sexual orientation and cultural differences Effective, respectful, and timely communications with internal and external stakeholders Listening effectively, seeks and accepts feedback Effective team work Analytic, thoughtful and strategic thinking Considering the mission, objectives, and goals of NeighborWorks and demonstrating an understanding of the impact of her/his/their decisions and behavior on the organization (f) Technology: Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with financial and contract management systems. Preferred Qualifications: A Master’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, or related discipline is strongly preferred. Working Conditions: (a) Travel: Up to 10 percent. (b) Physical/Sensory Demands: Fast-paced working environment, extensive computer usage. Must be able to work independently and multi-task.   Duration Continuous   Salary Range   Division National Initiatives   Department National Initiatives Operations   Travel up to 10%   Working Conditions Fast-paced working environment, extensive computer usage. Must be able to work independently and multi-task.   Close Date 11/27/2019   Location CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS: District of Columbia Office   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://NeighborWorksAmerica.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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