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Procurement Compliance Manager

Job in Laurel, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 20724, USA
Listing for: Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Supply Chain & Logistics, Change Management
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Supply Chain & Logistics, Change Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 63000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 63000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Laurel

Description

Do you enjoy improving business processes while ensuring compliance with government regulations?
Are you experienced with federal procurement requirements such as the FAR and DFARS?
Do you enjoy partnering with others to solve complex problems and support organizational success?
We are seeking a Procurement Compliance Manager to help ensure our procurement operations remain efficient, compliant, and audit-ready. In this role, you will collaborate with procurement professionals, business partners, suppliers, and leadership to strengthen procurement processes, implement regulatory changes, support audits, and drive continuous improvement.
This position combines compliance expertise, project leadership, process improvement, and collaboration across multiple functional areas.

What You’ll Do... Lead Procurement Compliance & Process Improvement
  • Ensure procurement processes comply with federal acquisition regulations, organizational policies, and internal controls.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency while maintaining compliance.
  • Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, templates, and guidance.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on procurement compliance and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee supplier onboarding process activities working closely with stakeholders to develop and implement improvements.
  • Support specialized procurement activities requiring additional compliance oversight.
Support Audits & Regulatory Reporting
  • Participate in internal and government lead procurement audits.
  • Gather and analyze procurement data and documentation to support audit responses and a variety of compliance initiatives.
  • Help ensure required regulatory reporting is accurate and completed on schedule.
Lead Compliance Initiatives
  • Lead or support cross-functional projects related to regulatory changes, policy implementation, and business process improvements.
  • Collaborate with business, legal, finance, IT, and procurement teams to implement sustainable compliance solutions.
  • Develop a strong understanding of procurement tools, workflows, and internal controls to be able to ensure smooth operations and act as a subject matter expert.
Develop Tools & Business Processes
  • Support business systems used for procurement documentation, reporting, and compliance.
  • Partner with technical teams to maintain procurement systems and ensure they enable compliance.
  • Maintain compliance related templates and training materials for procurement staff.
Train & Advise Others
  • Provide guidance to procurement professionals on regulatory requirements and procurement best practices.
  • Develop and deliver training, reference materials, and communications.
  • Mentor staff and promote consistent application of procurement policies.
Build Strong Relationships
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to communicate compliance expectations and regulatory updates.
  • Present recommendations, risks, and project updates to leadership.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate closely with other staff within the Compliance Section. Remain agile to support others as part of a broader team.
Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you…

  • Bachelor's degree or 8+ years of relevant professional experience in procurement, business operations, compliance, project management, or a related field.
  • Experience working in a regulated environment with procurement, compliance, auditing, or government contracting requirements.
  • Knowledge of, or experience working with, federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS) or similar regulatory frameworks.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain…
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