Procurement & Business Partnership Programs Manager

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority manages and operates passenger-focused John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), cargo-focused Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), and general aviation airport Bolton Field (TZR).

We are a diverse group of committed and talented professionals who show up every day to take CRAA to new heights. Although our roles are as diverse as we are – from Custodial Services to Customer Service, from Accounting to Airport Police, from HVAC to Human Resources – we have one common goal: connect Ohio with the world.

Our organization is in constant motion, moving people and cargo 365 days a year. With our core values of Accountability, Innovation and Respect guiding us, we each do our part to contribute to our organization, the aviation industry, local businesses, and the economy. We create experiences for passengers, we create opportunities for businesses, and we create economic growth for Columbus.

Trust and respect are the foundation of our culture. We invite new ideas. We encourage innovation. We are inclusive and welcoming. We are empowered to enact positive change.

Your “Take Off” will be successful by doing the following with excellence:

• Supervise the work of staff, including distributing and reviewing work, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures, and conducting performance evaluation.
• Oversee strategic sourcing and procurement activities through procurement policy and procedure development and implementation to mitigate risk while ensuring CRAA obtains the best value for centralized and decentralized procurements.
• Provide oversight and implementation of CRAA’s procurement processes and ensures fair competition for vendors and bidders.
• Oversee staff in the drafting, editing, and reviewing of proposals, ensures documents are accurate, complete, and in compliance with legal requirements.
• In collaboration with Planning & Engineering, oversee the selection of the proper and most appropriate construction delivery methodology, including and promoting the substantive participation by certified small businesses.
• Develop policies and procedures to improve and standardize processes; ensure that such policies and procedures are consistent, designed to support small and disadvantaged businesses objectives, and encourage maximum competition and best value for CRAA.
• Review and analyze organizational purchasing activities and identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to purchasing activities.
• Consult with CRAA management/staff regarding their contracting needs and provide advice on procurement-related policies and procedures; work with leadership to develop work standards and lead the overall activities of the department in a compliant and efficient manner in support of organization initiatives. 
• Manage organization compliance regarding procurement activities, identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance for ongoing mitigation.
• Develop and lead organizational compliance with procurement and business partnership programs efforts, ensuring regulatory compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations, and other governing laws and authorities as required, including FARs Part 23 and 26, and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act.
• Ensure successful internal and external audit outcomes by developing procedures and practices to maintain that proper controls are in place and that procurement decisions are made using sound reasoning.
• Engage in continuous reviews and execution of agreements, contracts, task orders, and other documents as required; lead all necessary updates and standardization of documentation.
• Manage team member responsible for the Certified Small Business Partner Program, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs and who serves as CRAA’s DBE/ ACDBE Liaison Officer to the FAA.
• Perform related work as required.

Your “Landing” will be smooth if you meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Procurement and Contract Management, or a related degree and minimum five (5) years of experience in leading procurement, supplier and business partnership programs, and strategic business compliance, with demonstrated effective leadership experience; or equivalent education and years of experience.
• Procurement and contract management experience in the public sector, in particular aviation or transportation industry, preferred.
• Certification from an accredited procurement program preferred (i.e., National Contracts Management Association or National Institute of Government Purchasing).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively partner and collaborate with business stakeholders.
• Experience and knowledge to perform stated job responsibilities.
• Salary range for this position is $120,000.00 - $130,000.00. The offered salary is based on the candidate's job knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as, internal equity.

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, and all other groups or classes protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  The Authority does not tolerate violence or drug use in the workplace.