Procurement Director

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Director of Procurement to manage all aspects of our Procurement Department, including the hiring, training, and mentoring of staff across the country. This position is in our Richland, WA office.

• Oversee the Procurement Department, managing all activities related to procurement and subcontract administration for federal and commercial contracts throughout the entire acquisition and delivery life cycle.
• Establish, implement, and enforce best practices in federal and commercial contracting, including developing and maintaining contracting policies and procedures.
• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements for professional services (engineering, architecture, environmental, and other technical services) and construction-related projects.
• Conduct detailed financial analyses to support formal cost/price reasonableness determinations.
• Collaborate with Tetra Tech's senior management team, joint venture partners, attorneys, construction managers, field engineers, project managers, business development, and contracts staff to ensure successful project execution.
• Stay current on federal procurement regulations, audits, compliance requirements, and best practices related to change orders, modifications, processes, reporting, contract models, proposal estimating, and risk assessment. Provide expert advice to the management team on legal and business risks associated with contractual terms or conditions.
• Interface with clients to resolve contract-related issues, including funding status, contract clauses, and periods of performance.
• Prepare and manage contract closeout documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or a technical degree with specialized training in contract management. A combination of education and relevant experience demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in procurement and contract management.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal government procurement regulations and in-depth understanding of FAR/DFAR/DEAR and DCAA compliance.
• Experience with various contract types, including firm-fixed price, cost-plus, labor hour, and time and material.
• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) and/or Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) certification is highly desirable.
• Strong language, mathematical, communication, technical writing, reasoning, and computer skills necessary for the role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, PC, and SharePoint; experience with Oracle is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented project environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed, including potential international travel.
• A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Salary commensurate with experience. Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 yr.

Tetra Tech offers medical, workers compensation insurance, and 401(k). Eligible for sick pay accrual under Colorado regulation.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law.

We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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