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.