Purchasing Admin - RFP

Title: Purchasing Admin - RFP

Location: Holyoke, MA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6+ Months

Status: Accepting Candidates

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Consultant to manage sourcing events, lead RFP processes, negotiate commercial and contractual terms, and support day-to-day purchasing operations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and experience managing complex procurement activities across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RFP processes, including RFP development, pre-bid activities, bid evaluation, and supplier selection.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead commercial, pricing, and contractual negotiations with suppliers.
• Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and prepare award recommendations.
• Review purchase requisitions and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and appropriate approvals.
• Create purchase orders and process PO adjustments in accordance with established procedures.
• Support business stakeholders with purchasing inquiries and maintain organized vendor documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, or related administrative functions.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex sourcing events and the full RFP lifecycle.
• Strong experience in supplier negotiations, bid evaluation, TCO analysis, and vendor selection.
• Experience leading RFPs for professional services, consulting, project-based engagements, or development and implementation services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent communication, organizational, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills.

Compensation

• Expected hourly pay: $35-40/hour (W-2).
• Final compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, and interview outcomes.