[Remote] Program Manager - Small & Disadvantaged Businesses
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TriWest Healthcare Alliance is dedicated to serving America's heroes by connecting them to healthcare in their communities. The Program Manager - Small & Disadvantaged Businesses is responsible for developing and managing the Small Business Outreach Program, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and maintaining relationships with small business suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Act as a champion for Small Businesses
- Conduct and report status on the company's Small Business Outreach program
- Identify and implement cost reduction projects
- Develop relationships with SBA Regional Offices and Accelerators
- Develop and maintain vendor lists in all Small Business categories
- Provide ongoing education to business units, Procurement staff, and Management regarding Small Business requirements, issues, and policies
- Attend Small Business conferences, seminars, trade association conferences
- Assist Procurement with obtaining pricing and conducting financial analysis
- Provide regular updates and reporting to Senior Management on the Small Business Outreach Program and goals
- Prepare Annual Representation and Certifications for Small Business vendors
- Negotiate pricing terms and other conditions with vendors
- Establish and maintain relationships with vendors/suppliers that support company goals and objectives
- Interview and evaluate prospective vendors
- Work with Small Business vendors and Vendor Management Team to monitor performance
- Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) with select Small Businesses
- Maintain content on the TriWest and TriNet websites
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in finance or business administration
- 5+ years of related experience required with majority within US Government related procurement or contracts
- Working knowledge/understanding of purchasing principles and practices
- FAR knowledge and experience with government purchasing (FAR Part 19 and DFARS)
- Experience in identifying small businesses and building relationships
- Experience working with both internal and external resources
- Ability to represent the company to suppliers and the US Government
- 8+ years of related experience required with majority within US Government related procurement or contracts
- Prior Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) experience
- Prior Buyer, Procurement Manager or Commodity Manager experience
- Data analysis and reporting experience
- Experience with eSRS/SAM.gov reporting
- Experience managing Mentor Protégé Programs
- Military experience or Veteran
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
- Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid volunteer time
- Frequent pay raises
- Overtime opportunities to earn even more
- Recognition and reward programs
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