Procurement & Purchasing Operations Consultant - RFP and Vendor Management (Holyoke)

About the Job

Title: Procurement & Purchasing Operations Consultant – RFP and Vendor Management

Location: Holyoke Area, MA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6+ Months

Status: Accepting Candidates

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to support purchasing operations, strategic sourcing initiatives, and supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex sourcing events, coordinating the full Request for Proposal (RFP) process, evaluating supplier bids, and negotiating commercial terms. This role will also support day-to-day purchasing activities, purchase order processing, approval workflows, and vendor documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFP preparation, pre-bid coordination, bid evaluation, and supplier selection.
• Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and develop supplier award recommendations.
• Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, commercial terms, and contractual agreements.
• Coordinate purchasing requisitions and review requests to ensure all required documentation and approvals are obtained.
• Create and update purchase orders in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Work with business stakeholders to address purchasing-related questions and support procurement requirements.
• Maintain accurate electronic records, supplier documentation, and purchasing files.
• Support sourcing initiatives for professional services, consulting, project-based engagements, and development or implementation projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 7+ years of purchasing, procurement, or administrative experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex sourcing events and the full RFP lifecycle.
• Strong commercial, pricing, and contractual negotiation skills.
• Experience with supplier bid evaluation, TCO analysis, vendor selection, and award recommendations.
• Familiarity with requisitions, purchase orders, approval workflows, and vendor record management.
• Experience sourcing professional services, consulting, and project-based engagements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.

Compensation

• Estimated pay rate: $40/hour (W-2).
• Final rate will depend on skills, experience, and interview results.