Procurement Sourcing Associate

Job Summary

To support the procurement team, the full-time Procurement Sourcing Associate will lead proposal preparation, contract drafting, and negotiations for goods and services, working remotely while occasionally attending in-person meetings within the greater Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process for lower complexity initiatives, including requirements development, RFx creation, supplier selection, and contract administration
• Implement sourcing strategies and negotiate contracts to meet business, technical, and legal requirements while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
• Analyze service and product offerings, manage existing contracts, and resolve discrepancies related to contracts and invoices

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field, or 4 additional years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
• At least 3 years of experience in a relevant procurement or technology-focused role
• Familiarity with procurement automation tools, such as Ariba
• Experience managing the complete sourcing process from requirements gathering to contract execution
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and MBE/WBE requirements