Purchasing Manager

Concentric Corporation

Purchasing Manager overseeing day-to-day procurement activities at a risk consultancy. Responsible for subcontractor sourcing and vendor relationships in a remote role.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source and onboard subcontractors, verifying that all required credentials are in place prior to field deployment, including security licenses, guard cards, insurance certificates, and background check clearances.
Maintain the subcontractor compliance database, tracking license expiration dates, insurance renewals, and background check status, and following up proactively on upcoming expirations.
Support vendor and subcontractor contract administration, including filing executed agreements, tracking renewal dates, and flagging terms that require Legal review.
Assist in competitive bidding processes (RFPs, RFQs) for key spend categories under the direction of senior leadership.
Monitor vendor performance against agreed service levels and escalate issues as needed.
Track procurement spend against budget, flag anomalies, and prepare routine reports for management.
Ensure all purchasing activity complies with company policies, applicable regulations, and client-specific security requirements.
Collaborate with Operations, Legal, and Finance to support cross-functional procurement needs.
Communicate professionally with vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders at all levels.
Conform with and abide by all company regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship
This is a full-time, exempt position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Occasional flexibility may be required during contract negotiations, compliance deadlines, or peak procurement cycles.
This position requires up to 15% travel, primarily to vendor sites, subcontractor locations, and company branch offices for audits and business reviews.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered.
3–5 years of purchasing, buying, or procurement experience, including vendor or subcontractor management.
Demonstrated ability to manage vendor compliance documentation, including license verification, insurance certificates, and credentialing.
Experience issuing and processing purchase orders and supporting competitive bidding processes.
Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate Excel skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage and maintain records of security clearances held by the company and required by its client base.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The HSA medical plan covers 100% of the premium for employee-only coverage.
The PPO medical plan requires an employee contribution for employee-only coverage. For both plans, Concentric covers a substantial portion of the premium for dependents.
Concentric also offers an HSA employer contribution
Medical FSA
Employer-paid insurance: life, STD, LTD, and AD&D
401k including employer match & immediate vesting
11 paid holidays
Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
Annual Health & Wellness Benefit
Pet Insurance
National discount employee program
Employee Assistance Program for personal needs
Credentity Protection - Eclipse Digital Protection by Concentric
Free access to our Risk Intelligence Dashboard and GEAR App. Providing 24/7 access to trusted risk intelligence and remote support, helping you stay informed, prepared, and protected wherever you operate.
Dedicated Security and Intelligence Training Programs for Professional Development
Coaching and Mentoring Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

vendor managementsubcontractor managementcompliance documentationpurchase orderscompetitive biddingprocurementbudget trackingreport preparationlicense verificationcredentialing

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingtime managementflexibilityprofessionalismmultitaskingstakeholder engagement