BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting

Procurement and Contract Consultant

BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $65,000 - $90,000 per year

About the role

  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
contract managementproposal strategysolicitation methodscontract administrationrisk identificationfunctional requirements developmenttechnical requirements developmentonline researchcompliance with RFP requirementsprocurement best practices
Soft Skills
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