At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities. The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled. The Lead Buyer supports a team of buyers to oversee order fulfillment and ad-hoc purchase requests, ensuring compliance with policy and performance standards. This role collaborates with various ACS departments and the Supply Chain team to identify suppliers, negotiate pricing, and ensure compliance with ACS standards. Responsibilities include managing internal purchasing requests, clarifying requirements, obtaining pricing, executing Purchase Orders, and tracking deliveries. Additionally, the role involves monitoring and assigning the buyer team workload, coaching buyers, managing complex requests, maintaining strategic supplier relationships, and communicating policies and procedures to stakeholders. *** This is a fully remote position that can be home-based anywhere within the United States. Must have prior procurement/ buyer experience. Knowledge of Coupa is highly preferred.*** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Handles intake or procurement requests and support/coach the buyer team through the associated activities including bidding, contract execution, requisition creation, and purchase order management. (15%) - Identifies, evaluates, and manages supplier engagement, including contract negotiation, digital transactions, and performance management. (20%) - Creates and issues purchase orders, manage order modifications, and coordinate the delivery of goods and services, including tracking and resolving delivery and invoicing issues. (20%) - Leads or manages bidding processes, conduct bid reviews, negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers, manages reverse auctions as needed. (20%) - Supports digital adoption and process improvement, collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, and provide guidance to internal customers and other buyers. (15%) - Provides product, spend, and supplier information, assist with catalog/category management, and create necessary reports, communications and status updates. (10%) EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor’s degree preferred, prefer concentration in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field. - 5 years of experience with Coupa or other BSM/Procurement platforms preferred. - Experience conducting RFPs and/or RFQs - Experienced with negotiations and contract processes - Proficient with procurement/supply chain industry-specific terminology and practices. - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY: - Experienced negotiator with formal bid process understanding. - Basic knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control. - Experience in bidding and evaluating print jobs and logistics services. - Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities. - Makes data-driven decisions and applies sound business judgement. - Experience purchasing from nationwide, regional, and local suppliers across various product categories. - Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports. - Collaborative in deadline-oriented environments. - Effective in managing interactions and coordination with internal and external constituencies. - Self-starter with outstanding work ethic, detailed oriented, motivated, and committed to quality and teamwork. - Excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. - Experience with advanced P2P systems, electronic purchasing tools and reverse auction systems (Coupa experience a plus). - Proficient with Microsoft Office tools. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: - Ability to travel when necessary PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. - No or very limited physical effort required. - No or very limited exposure to physical risk. The starting rate is $63,000 to $73,000 annual. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education. ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

Ready to Ignite your career and work alongside some of the most innovative and brightest professionals in the GovCon Industry? Ignite is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Contracts Manager to lead and build our corporate contracts organization. As our Contracts Manager you will provide a strategic business mindset, build lasting relationships, and deliver balanced and equitable business deals ensuring the long-term, mutual success of Ignite and its Clients.  Your Role: - Provide government contractual expertise and leadership. - Lead the preparation, negotiation, and administration of all contracts and ensure they meet legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements. - Build and maintain relationships with the Government Contracting Officer or Prime Contractor. - Negotiate NDA's and TA's; and conduct OCI screenings. - Participate in the development and review of proposals. - Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation approaches. - Interpret contract terms and communicate and/or mitigate subsequent issues. - Monitor contract performance and compliance to ensure deliverables and milestones are met in accordance with contract terms. - Work independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments to include proposals and contract risk reviews. - Lead contract negotiations with government agencies, subcontractors, and vendors. - Ensure compliance with Contracts policies and guidelines as well as with US Government laws and regulations. - Interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions, resolving any issues related to scope, schedule, or cost in coordination with project - Identify potential risks associated with contractual rights, obligations, and agreements and work with management to develop strategies to mitigate risks. - ·Oversee the close-out process for completed contracts, ensuring all final deliverables, payments, and documentation are completed and filed in accordance with company and contractual requirements. - Prepare and maintain contract-related documentation and reports, including performance tracking, change orders, and contract modifications. - Assist in audits and internal/external reviews as required by government or regulatory bodies.

Date Posted: 2026-04-16Country: United States of AmericaLocation: US-OH-REMOTEPosition Role Type: RemoteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.Security Clearance Type: None/Not RequiredSecurity Clearance Status: Not Required At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Land & Air Defense Systems Strategic Business Unit Team has a great opportunity for an experienced Acquisition Professional in a highly collaborative role where you will have the opportunity to lead in the sourcing and acquisition of materials and services, manage supplier performance and the entire purchase order life cycle (requirements including supplier development, requirement solicitations, Purchase Order award, post-award management, and closeout activities) for DoD, FMS, and DCS customers within the procurement team. You will manage several supplier relationships necessary to support various programs for the factory material needs. What You Will Do: Preparation and issuance of RFP’s Place purchase orders of medium complexity in accordance with all regulatory (FAR/DFAR) and corporate compliance requirements for various complex subcontract (Cost Type, Incentive Type, Firm Fixed, etc.). Support negotiation strategies and Support formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, scope, Terms & Conditions). Perform price and cost analysis techniques in support of proposals. Nurture professional business relationships with first tier subcontractors. Work closely with the Program and other functional groups (Operations, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, etc) to achieve objectives Maintain PO's to ensure accurate and timely supplier delivery information. Qualifications you Must Have: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience experience in procurement, supply chain management, management, finance, or similar role The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Qualifications We Prefer: SAP/PRISM based environment experience Experience with technical requirements of procured hardware and service – including Statement of Work (SOW) review Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) Experience in written contractual authorization/vehicles (Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price etc.) What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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• Manage the buying process for a given set of goods • Apply sourcing policy and interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets • Manage relationships with suppliers • Monitor supplier performance and identify areas for improvement • Utilize in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy • Lead projects with low risks and resource requirements • Explain information and develop skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within the field • Convey performance expectations and handle sensitive issues • Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to understand project requirements • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards • Identify and mitigate potential risks to procurement activities • Propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address complicated, day-to-day problems • Prioritize information for data analysis • Use technical experience and analytical thinking • Identify and evaluate potential suppliers • Negotiate contracts and ensure favorable terms and conditions • Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders • Provide regular updates on procurement activities and project status • Participate in cross-functional meetings and initiatives • Travel if needed