Title: Procurement Contracts Manager
Location: Vienna, VA (REMOTE)
Duration: Initial 6-month with potential extensions 
Compensation: $65.00 – $70.00/hour
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS MANAGER
To support our client’s business objectives by managing the pre-award; negotiation; and post-award contracting processes for the acquisition of goods and services. Works independently with limited guidance.
 
Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Business Unit, reviews requests for the procurement of goods and/or services
• Analyzes the requirement for product(s) and/or service(s), verifies funding, reviews delivery timeline and key performance indicators of the product/service, and recommends revisions to the statement of work or contract specifications
• Establishes an acquisition strategy to include the type of contract and milestones, contractible requirements, availability of qualified contractors and/or justifications for sole/single source acquisition
• Reviews vendor-provided contractual documents. Incorporates provisions, such as cost accounting standards, requirements for technical proposals, testing procedures, cost escalation factors, regulatory agency compliance issues including National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
• Coordinates review of contracts with SMEs, as required.
• In conjunction with the Business Unit, develops negotiation objectives and leads negotiations related to contract pricing, terms and conditions with potential suppliers. As appropriate, confers with offices of General Counsel, CFO, and subject matter experts
• Prior to contract execution, meets with Business Units and reviews key contract terms, conditions, and requirements including deliverables, timelines, and administrative details
• Interprets contract provisions for Business Units and provides appropriate advice and guidance. In conjunction with the Business Unit, leads negotiations on contract modifications
• In conjunction with the Business Unit, prepares client’s position on contract disputes and recommends a decision on dispute settlements
• Closes out the contract or issues termination notices and reviews settlement proposals
• Works with procurement request s requiring contracts with complex product/service requirements, significant business risk and impact
• Uses advanced contracting/negotiating techniques and models
• Presents alternatives and recommendations to solve unique and complex problems
• Develops project strategies
• Anticipates issues and identifies solutions

 
Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience in Procurement Contracts Management
• Knowledge of procurement directives and contract laws, regulations and procedures applicable to acquisition and contract administration
• Knowledge of various types of contracts, methods of contracting, and selection factors to plan appropriate strategies to procure complex requirements, and to conduct negotiations in the pre-award and post-award phases of contracting
• Knowledge of customer's program objectives sufficient to participate in planning, negotiation, and administration of specialized technical terminology
• Extensive knowledge of commercial and industrial business practices sufficient to identify sources, analyze cost and pricing data and contract proposals, and to evaluate risk
• Extensive experience reviewing and negotiating major contracts in a business environment
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating contracts with vendor representatives, contract specialists, legal representatives, and executives
• Ability to work tactfully and effectively with all levels of management and staff
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

 
Desired Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate

Our benefits package includes: 

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more!

 
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
 
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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