Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.

Procurement

• Lead and manage dining advisory projects, developing and overseeing key deliverables such as dining master plans, needs assessments, operational and service audits, contractor solicitation processes, financial reviews and modeling, business plans, and market analyses
• Serve as the firm's subject matter expert for dining procurement and solicitation efforts, managing the full lifecycle of contractor solicitation processes including schedule development, RFP drafting and evaluation, operating agreement and contract development, and client advising on business terms
• Advise clients through planning, negotiation, and implementation of dining operating agreements, working closely with institutional leadership, legal counsel, and prospective service partners
• Act as a primary client relationship manager on assigned engagements, ensuring clear communication, timely follow-through, and high-quality outcomes
• Coordinate and integrate dining advisory work with broader B&D planning efforts across other practice areas to support comprehensive institutional strategies
• Develop and deliver high-quality client presentations, reports, and project documentation that translate complex information into clear, actionable recommendations
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring schedules, scopes, budgets, and quality expectations are met
• Supervise and mentor analysts, associates, and consultants assigned to dining project teams, providing guidance, feedback, and coaching
• Participate actively in B&D's business development efforts, including proposal development, conference participation, article writing, and cultivation of new and existing client relationships
• Contribute to the continued evolution of B&D's dining advisory capabilities by improving tools, templates, methodologies, and best practices
• Support firmwide research and development initiatives and participate in professional development and internal training opportunities.

Senior Associate, Procurement & Contracts