Managing Consultant – Procurement

Managing Consultant – Procurement

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in the public procurement sector with 3 years of management or leadership of the procurement function
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in business, public administration, supply chain management, or related discipline. Master’s degree in business or public administration is a plus
• Current procurement professional certification such as NIGP-CPP, CPPO, or related certification is a plus
• Exceptional communication skills with complex/sophisticated situations involving executive and senior-level stakeholders
• High energy style, flexible and adaptive, with the ability to work well in a very fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to complex client environments and situations
• Proven track record of effectively planning for and proactively managing procurement processes
• Excellent written communication skills, self-directed with the preparation of client-ready document and presentation development
• Articulate, persuasive communicator who is adept at handling executive and difficult audiences well, including the ability to adapt style to audience

Responsibilities

• Support clients with federal, state, and local grant procurement projects, with an emphasis on cost support and recovery
• Deliver exceptional public procurement consulting to state and local governments, K-12, higher-ed, and private non-profit clients
• Supervise multiple engagements and practice areas effectively
• Assist clients with the development of best-practice procurement and contracting policies, procedures, contract language, associated forms, and tools
• Develop solicitation scopes of work and other solicitation documents
• Support the client during the public bid/solicitation process for goods, services, equipment, professional services, and construction projects
• Provide onsite disaster procurement and contracting support as requested by the client
• Develop client strategies for the use of cooperative contracts, GPOs, and state contracts
• Train clients in effective grants management procurement processes and procedures, both virtually and at client sites
• Cultivate and manage positive relationships with client executives
• Lead projects, including the management of client and DRS personnel
• Ensure compliance with engagement risk protocols and manage budget utilization
• Participate in prospective client webinars and meetings
• Represent DRS at professional conferences such as NIGP, CAPPO, FAPPO, TASBO, etc.
• Develop continuous subject matter expertise in public procurement trends, initiatives, and compliance areas
• Engage in performance management activities, including goal-setting and feedback sessions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or public administration is a plus
• Current procurement professional certification such as NIGP-CPP, CPPO, or related certification is a plus