Hiring: Purchasing and Credentialing Manager Company: Global Business Solutions LLC Location: Norfolk, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:24:44 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Credentialing, Microsoft Office, Project Management About the job Experience: •5 years’ experience leading tasks, mentoring and guiding staff Required Skills: •Leads the acquisition and procurement of credentialing-related products and services in support of the U.S. Coast Guard Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) Program •Manages the purchase and approval process for certification and licensure examinations, preparatory courses, study materials, and other approved credentialing resources •Ensures Coast Guard personnel successfully obtain approved academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and professional qualifications in accordance with Coast Guard COOL policies and priorities •Reviews, validates, and processes purchasing requests to ensure completeness, proper funding, required approvals, and compliance with program requirements •Develops procurement strategies that satisfy customer requirements, delivery schedules, pricing objectives, and applicable acquisition regulations •Serves as the primary liaison between vendors, credentialing organizations, government stakeholders, and customers to resolve procurement issues and ensure successful delivery of products and services •Evaluates vendor quotations for technical compliance, pricing, delivery schedules, substitutions, and overall suitability to meet program requirements •Researches and identifies appropriate sources of supply and obtains competitive quotations to support best-value purchasing decisions Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in management or a related field is required. Experience in a related field may be accepted in lieu of a degree •Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading tasks, mentoring and guiding staff •DoD issued favorable NACLC investigation, at minimum, is required •Master Training Specialist (MTS) or other military related education or training is required •Proficient in Microsoft Office products •GBSI is an affirmative action/ Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!