Procurement & Vendor Manager

By Light Professional IT Services LLC·Remote(United States)
Other

WFA Digital Insight

The demand for skilled procurement and vendor managers has grown significantly in recent years, with the global procurement market expected to reach

0 billion by 2027. As remote work continues to shape the job market, companies like By Light Professional IT Services LLC are looking for experts who can navigate complex vendor relationships and negotiate favorable contracts. With the rise of digital transformation, procurement and vendor management have become critical components of business success. By Light's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction sets them apart, and this role offers a unique opportunity to work with a company that values expertise and collaboration. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their knowledge of contract management, vendor relationships, and procurement principles, as well as their ability to work in a fast-paced, remote environment

Job Description

About the Role

The Procurement & Vendor Manager role at By Light Professional IT Services LLC is a critical component of the company's success. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing contracts, vendor relationships, and procurement processes to ensure that all vendor engagements, contractual commitments, and pricing structures align with program requirements, financial objectives, and compliance standards. You will work closely with engineering, product, finance, and program leadership to support multi-vendor integration and ensure that all contractual terms align with technical, operational, and financial requirements.

The role requires a high level of expertise in contract management, vendor relationships, and procurement principles, as well as excellent communication and negotiation skills. You will be responsible for developing pricing models, rate structures, and cost analyses to support proposals, renewals, and program planning, and for coordinating with internal teams to ensure that contractual terms align with technical, operational, and financial requirements.

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is a leading IT services company that supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide. The company is committed to innovation and customer satisfaction, and this role offers a unique opportunity to work with a company that values expertise and collaboration.

What You Will Do

  • Manage the full lifecycle of vendor contracts, including sourcing, negotiation, execution, renewals, and compliance
  • Develop pricing models, rate structures, and cost analyses to support proposals, renewals, and program planning
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure contractual terms align with technical, operational, and financial requirements
  • Maintain accurate records of agreements, amendments, obligations, and vendor performance
  • Support vendor onboarding, qualification, and ongoing relationship management
  • Ensure timely procurement of software, hardware, services, and licensing required for RangeOS deployments
  • Collaborate with finance and program management to forecast spend, track budgets, and manage cost efficiencies
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor escalations, contract questions, and commercial negotiations
  • Evaluate vendor proposals, pricing structures, and contract terms for alignment with program needs
  • Assess risks, dependencies, and commercial impacts associated with vendor agreements
  • Provide cost estimates, procurement timelines, and contract recommendations to leadership

What We Are Looking For

  • Three (3) years of DevOps experience
  • 8570 IAT Level II certification
  • Continuous Integration/Delivery and DevOps Pipelines experience
  • Kubernetes and general containerization development, security, deployment, and management practices experience
  • GitLab/Bitbucket code repositories and automation testing platforms (Jenkins, Zypher) experience
  • Experience implementing DevSecOps, DevOps, or IT or Security automation supporting multiple teams
  • Knowledge of and ability to implement DevSecOps using private and commercial cloud best practices using private and hybrid cloud design/operation/monitoring/deployment
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills across technical and business audiences
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, remote environment
  • Experience with contract management, vendor relationships, and procurement principles

Nice to Have

  • Experience supporting government or DoD contracting environments
  • Knowledge of FAR/DFARS principles
  • Familiarity with procurement systems, contract management tools, or ERP platforms
  • Understanding of software development and deployment practices

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work stipend
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

How to Stand Out

  • Make sure to highlight your experience with contract management, vendor relationships, and procurement principles in your resume and cover letter
  • Be prepared to provide specific examples of times when you had to negotiate contracts or manage vendor relationships
  • Show that you have a strong understanding of DevOps and DevSecOps principles and practices
  • Emphasize your ability to work in a fast-paced, remote environment and your excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Research the company and the role thoroughly to understand the company's values and mission and to be prepared to ask informed questions during the interview
  • Be prepared to provide examples of times when you had to assess risks and dependencies associated with vendor agreements and provide cost estimates and procurement timelines

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