Procurement and Contract Consultant

Job Description:

• Focus on large-scale software system selection planning initiatives.
• Develop and generate request for proposal packages and solicitation documents that are clearly understood by our State clients and vendors alike.
• Develop proposal strategy, manage the proposal timeline, develop original content, compile and adapt standard content, ensure compliance with RFP requirements, and prepare RFPs for publication.
• Support the review of software contracts, including licensing/subscription agreements, services agreements, and statements of work.
• Foster open communications with the supplier community to provide a comprehensive understanding of the procurement practices and maintain supplier confidence.
• Conduct pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences.
• Prepare solicitation documents, leveraging templates and client-specific work products and processes/policies.
• Potentially lead and assist with the development of functional and technical requirements for procurements.
• Identify areas of risk to both the client and firm, and areas of deviation from public-sector procurement best practices, while promoting fair and open procurement processes.
• Support contracting processes between clients and software vendors to ensure mutual understanding of scope, pricing, ownership of tasks/responsibilities, in accordance with client-provided timelines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum five (5) years progressively responsible experience in either public sector purchasing, contract management/preparation, and/or management consulting within the public sector
• Knowledge of contract documents, solicitation methods and contract administration related to procurement
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders, in addition to as a member of a team
• Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships with staff and clients including state government procurement professionals, attorneys, and third-party vendors
• Ability to use appropriate judgment and initiative in making recommendations toward resolving problems that are highly complex and sensitive in nature
• Excellent written communication and verbal skills, including the ability to convey complex and technical subjects in a clear, concise and positive manner
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Proficient in conducting online research
• Proven ability and comfort level working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and strict deadlines
• Willingness to collaborate with traveling and/or remote team members, often across time zones
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Excel), including experience formatting documents, using built-in styles, and trouble-shooting challenges with the software
• Experience with SharePoint is a plus.

Benefits:

• Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being.

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