Director of Contracts and Procurement in REMOTE at HSG, LLC

General Description

The Director of Contracts and Procurement is responsible for the strategic leadership and management of the organization’s contracting and procurement functions. This role ensures the development and execution of effective policies, procedures, and sourcing strategies to optimize performance, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with federal and commercial regulations. The Director will collaborate cross-functionally with senior leadership, legal, finance, and operations to align procurement initiatives with organizational goals. This role also oversees vendor relationship management, leads high-value negotiations, champions digital solutions, and mentors a high-performing team to ensure best-in-class contract and procurement practices. This position must demonstrate exceptional organization and provide prompt, consistent follow-up with internal and external stakeholders.

How You Will Fulfill Your Mission

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement long-term strategies for contract management and procurement to align with organizational objectives.
• Establish and enforce policies, procedures, and standards for contract and procurement activities.
• Provide oversight and direction for all contracts and procurement activities, ensuring consistency and regulatory compliance across the organization.
• Champion the adoption and optimization of digital procurement and contract lifecycle management tools.
• Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate and improve performance.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts to ensure they meet legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Ensure contracts are structured to minimize risk and maximize strategic and financial outcomes for the organization.
• Monitor contract performance, including deliverables, timelines, and budget compliance.
• Resolve disputes, enforce contract terms, and manage amendments and renewals as needed.
• Ensure compliant and accurate use of contract-related systems, including myCOI and Deltek Costpoint.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain positive, strategic relationships with key suppliers and partners.
• Conduct regular supplier evaluations to ensure capability, reliability, and compliance with service standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address issues, improve performance, and drive innovation.
• Support supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives, where applicable.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify risks associated with contracts, vendors, and procurement activities; implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and scenario planning to proactively address vulnerabilities in the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies governing procurement and contracts.
• Stay informed of industry trends, legal developments, and regulatory updates.

Budget Management

• Oversee the departmental budget, ensuring efficient and responsible use of financial resources.
• Conduct spend analysis and implement cost-saving initiatives to enhance procurement value.
• Align procurement planning with corporate financial goals and performance expectations.

Internal Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with senior leadership, legal, finance, operations, and project teams to ensure contract and procurement strategies align with business needs.
• Engage with internal departments to assess and fulfill procurement needs in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Provide clear, consistent communication on procurement activities, contract statuses, and departmental performance.
• Champion consistent use of all approved contracts and procurement policies, SOPs, work instructions, forms, and documentation required by ISO standards.
• Identify process and documentation improvements and collaborate with Quality to implement updates.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing contracts and procurement team.
• Provide training and guidance on procurement processes, contracting standards, and best practices.
• Support professional development goals and foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture.
• Identify and develop future leaders within the department to support succession planning.

Federal Acquisition & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all contract and procurement activities are conducted in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable federal, state, and agency-specific regulations.
• Oversee the preparation and administration of prime and subcontract agreements in compliance with federal acquisition policies and organizational requirements.
• Act as the subject matter expert on FAR and DFARS interpretation, guiding internal teams on procurement strategy and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the primary liaison with government contracting officers and auditors on all contract-related matters, including proposals, modifications, and closeouts.
• Maintain a robust system of internal controls to ensure procurement integrity, contract file completeness, and audit readiness.

The duties and responsibilities described in this position description in no way state or imply that these are the only duties performed. This position may require that additional duties and responsibilities be performed.

Why We Value You

• You are able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• You have a consistent character and do not yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners.
• You have a strong ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers by clearly expressing your intent and understanding the focus and purpose of the conversation while allowing each person to get their point across.
• You are open to new ideas and innovations and can create modifications or changes in yourself to adapt or suit a new environment/situation.
• You have faith in your own ideas and ability to be successful.
• You hold yourself to the highest standard and work to inspire your team to produce quality work

Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, and other such office equipment as necessary; may occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Specific visual abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Work Environment: Work will mainly be performed in an office setting and occasionally with irregular hours.
• Travel: A low to moderate amount of travel away from office may be required