Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager C2 Technologies - 3.5 Maxwell AFB, AL Job Details Full-time | Contract 19 hours ago Qualifications Project reporting 5 years Bachelor's degree Team management Mentoring Organizational skills Senior level Leadership Procurement management Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Operational budget management Organizational budget management Progress tracking (project management tasks)

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Purchasing Manager Work Location:

Maxwell AFB, AL Job Type:

Full-time, Contract Summary C² Technologies seeks a Purchasing Manager to work closely with and under the supervision of the Program Manager to ensure Air Force clients successfully acquire approved academic credentials and professional certifications in accordance with AF COOL (Air Force Credentialing Opportunity On Line Purchasing Agents) priorities and procedures. Responsibilities Serve as Task Lead for AF COOL purchasing activities, providing technical leadership and guidance to task staff Identify, load, and verify professional certifications aligned to Air Force specialties Manage and recommend approval of licensure and certification purchases, preparatory courses, and approved study materials to the Government oversight team Oversee and manage the AF COOL credentialing budget, ensuring compliance with scope, funding limits, and timelines Track task progress and provide regular reporting to the Program Manager Ensure all purchasing activities are completed within scheduled timeframes consistent with AF COOL requirements Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and execution of all AF COOL purchasing-related activities Requirements Education Bachelor's degree required Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience leading tasks and mentoring staff Experience working with the Academic Institution Portal (AI Portal) and Air Force Automated Education Management System (AFAEMS), or a comparable education/personnel management system Tools & Systems AFAEMS or equivalent education records management systems AI Portal or comparable academic credential platforms Skills Strong leadership and organizational skills Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Effective communication with internal teams and government stakeholders This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions as indicated by the client. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliant with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis. C² Technologies, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran.