Procurement Purchasing Manager Jobs in Reston, VA

Position Overview
ActioNet is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the planning, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of an Enterprise Marketplace supporting technology products and services in a Federal environment. This role serves as a strategic liaison between customers, suppliers, OEMs, service providers, acquisition stakeholders, and delivery teams to ensure compliant, efficient, and customer-focused procurement operations. The Procurement Manager will oversee supplier relationships, marketplace governance, procurement strategy, operational performance, and process optimization while supporting organizational growth and mission success.

• Establish, develop, and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, OEMs, VARs, and service providers
• Lead supplier onboarding, qualification, performance monitoring, and remediation activities
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and service terms to achieve favorable business outcomes and volume-based savings
• Develop supplier scorecards and monitor vendor compliance with contractual and organizational requirements

• Assess organizational and customer requirements, forecast demand, and develop procurement strategies that align with business objectives
• Define, maintain, and govern service catalogs, approved offerings, vendor information, and operational documentation
• Manage the request-to-fulfillment lifecycle, including intake, validation, approval routing, procurement support, order fulfillment, invoicing, and lifecycle tracking
• Support marketplace adoption by improving operational processes and customer experience

• Analyze purchasing trends, spend data, supplier performance, and marketplace metrics to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Implement initiatives to reduce procurement cycle times, improve operational efficiency, and enhance service delivery
• Develop and maintain operational dashboards, reports, and performance metrics
• Monitor marketplace performance and recommend improvements that drive value and customer satisfaction

• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement personnel and support staff
• Collaborate with technical, business, finance, legal, acquisition, and program teams to ensure successful marketplace operations
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions, governance reviews, and operational planning activities
• Develop standard operating procedures, training materials, and knowledge management resources

• Support the launch of new marketplace offerings, technology services, and procurement initiatives
• Gather and document business requirements and collaborate with technical teams to improve workflows and automation capabilities
• Participate in testing, validation, and implementation of marketplace enhancements
• Coordinate activities that support new programs, customer requirements, and enterprise procurement objectives.

• Ensure compliance with Federal acquisition regulations, agency policies, organizational procedures, and governance requirements.
• Identify and mitigate procurement, supplier, operational, and supply-chain risks.
• Ensure audit readiness through accurate documentation, reporting, and process controls.
• Support governance activities and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen marketplace operations.
• Promote adherence to approved purchasing system guidelines for Federal purchases, including proper documentation, authorization, competitive sourcing, clause flowdowns, and purchasing controls (FAR/DFAR).

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Information Technology, Public Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, acquisition, supplier management, marketplace operations, service delivery, or related operational programs.
• Experience supporting Federal Government, Department of War, or highly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience managing procurement processes, service catalogs, vendor onboarding, and operational governance programs.
• Knowledge of approved contractor purchasing system requirements and the ability to follow established purchasing policies, procedures, and guidelines for Federal procurement actions (FAR/DFAR).
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and strategic thinking with experience using procurement metrics and spend analysis.
• Knowledge of supply chain management, procurement platforms, e-commerce marketplaces, or service management tools.
• Leadership and team development capabilities.
• Experience with vendor governance, contract management, and supplier performance management.
• Understanding of the Federal acquisition processes and government procurement regulations.
• Ability to lead process improvement, operational transformation, and customer-focused initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Certifications:

• FAC-C (Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting)
  DAWIA Contracting Certification (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act)
  FAC-COR (Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer Representatives) – Level II/III
  CPCM – Certified Professional Contracts Manager 
• CFCM – Certified Federal Contracts Manager (NCMA)
• CPPB – Certified Professional Public Buyer
• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator
• ITIL V4

Salary up to $193,000, depending on qualifications, including relevant certifications, education, years of experience, and demonstrated experience supporting Federal Government programs within the field. Candidates with specialized expertise, industry-recognized certifications, and strong Federal contracting experience may be considered at the higher end of the range.