MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Sourcing and Procurement Software Manager, within our Strategic Acquisition Office, the work youll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of all GDIT customers. In this role you will lead a team of acquisition personnel responsible for sourcing, evaluating, purchasing and renewing on-premises and cloud-based software in full compliance with government procurement standards for both GDIT internal and government customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a procurement-focused team of 58 specialists responsible for full lifecycle software purchasing, licensing, renewals, and compliance. To include agreement negotiations and sourcing strategy management.
• Manage all software acquisition activities for both internal GDIT systems and external customer program needs, ensuring adherence to FAR/DFARS and corporate supply chain policies.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, including market research, supplier evaluations, competitive bidding, and cost/price analysis.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the teams workload, priorities, and performance while providing ongoing training, coaching, and development; drive process improvements and build the teams skill set to enhance capability, efficiency, and compliance.
• Manage Develop and execute sourcing strategies, including market research, supplier evaluations, competitive bidding, and cost/price analysis.

• Oversee preparation of procurement documentation to ensure the team is meeting all direct acquisition requirements, mitigating risk by negotiating terms and conditions, and driving cost savings. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Negotiate software agreements, renewals, and license terms with suppliers, ensuring favorable pricing, compliance, and risk mitigation. Oversee compliance with federal regulations, internal controls, export controls, and all required documentation for auditability.
• Maintain a strong understanding of software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual, metered usage, enterprise agreements, and programspecific licensing).
• Ensure alignment of all software purchases with cybersecurity, data protection, and cloud governance requirements.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and best practices for software sourcing and lifecycle management.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with vendors and ensure alignment with company values and expectations.

WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelors degree or 4+ additional years of relevent experience in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, government procurement, or contract negotiation
• Understanding and experience with government contracting and FAR governed procurement policies
• Prior team leadership, project management or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Experience with vendor negotiations, sourcing, RFP management, and contract review preferred
• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains composure in fastpaced or highpressure situations
• Approaches challenges calmly and constructively, focusing on solutions
• Drives tasks and projects to completion with strong ownership and followthrough
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with both internal and external stakeholders
• Exhibits strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and attention to detail
• Collaborates effectively across departments to resolve issues and achieve shared objectives
• Uses data and sound judgment to make informed decisions
• Fosters a positive team culture built on trust, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Adapts to changing business needs with resourcefulness and flexibility
• Models integrity, work ethic, and a customerfocused mindset
• Preferred: People/team management experience
• US citizenship required due to the nature of the contracts supported.
• This is a hybrid role and requires the employee to be in the Herndon or Falls Church, VA office 3+ days a week

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in supply chain and logistics at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who thrive on efficiency, accuracy, and accountability.