In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for. **Job Description:** Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Claims Supervisor (Procurement Manager)** to join our team! In this role you will get to oversee procurement-related claims, resolving disputes with suppliers or contractors, ensuring compliance with contract terms, and managing claims settlements to minimize costs and risks. **What you'll be doing:** + **Claims Management:** Oversee the management of procurement-related claims, including disputes, warranty issues, and contract performance problems, ensuring that claims are resolved in a timely manner. + **Contractual Compliance:** Ensure that all procurement activities comply with contract terms and conditions, regulatory requirements, and company policies, addressing any procurement-related issues or disputes that arise. + **Dispute Resolution:** Act as the primary point of contact for handling claims and disputes between the company, suppliers, and contractors, negotiating settlements and solutions to minimize costs and risks. + **Procurement Oversight:** Supervise the procurement process to ensure that all goods, services, and materials are acquired efficiently, within budget, and in accordance with company requirements. + **Supplier Relationships:** Maintain strong relationships with vendors and contractors, ensuring that claims and disputes are managed professionally and that vendors fulfill their contractual obligations. + **Documentation and Reporting:** Maintain accurate records of claims, settlements, and procurement transactions, preparing regular reports on claim status, resolution timelines, and financial impacts. + **Risk Management:** Identify risks related to procurement claims and implement strategies to mitigate potential financial and operational impacts. + **Budget Control:** Monitor procurement budgets and ensure that claims and settlements do not exceed allocated costs, optimizing cost control in all procurement activities. **What are the Required Skill's You'll Bring:** + **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. + **Experience:** At least [15] years of experience in procurement, claims management, or contract administration, with a focus on handling procurement-related disputes and claims. + **Negotiation Skills:** Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills with the ability to manage and resolve claims and disputes with vendors, contractors, and suppliers. + **Analytical Skills:** Excellent analytical skills for evaluating claims, financial impacts, and contractual obligations to make informed decisions. + **Communication Skills:** Strong verbal and written communication skills for liaising with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders. + **Leadership:** Experience supervising and managing procurement teams, ensuring effective resolution of procurement-related claims and disputes. + **Tools & Technologies:** Proficiency in procurement software, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and Microsoft Office Suite. **What are the preferred skills you'll bring:** + Certification in Procurement or Contract Management (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, or similar certifications). + Experience in [industry-specific claims management, e.g., construction, engineering, etc.]. + Knowledge of procurement laws and regulations, as well as claims management processes. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ . About Us Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.