Contract & Vendor Management Strategist

Ampcus, Inc; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. in Merrifield, VA, seeks an experienced contracts professional to support the acquisition of goods and services. You will draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts, coordinating with procurement and legal teams to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

The role emphasizes cost analysis, negotiation strategy, and clear communication with stakeholders to meet deadlines and deliverables across business units.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract law, terms, and conditions.
• Experience in acquisition planning, strategy development, negotiations, contract management and administration, pricing analysis, and acquisition-related requirements.
• Significant knowledge of commercial and business practices to develop, execute, and manage contracts.
• Significant knowledge evaluating and mitigating risk in contracts.
• Significant experience in written bid/proposal preparation.
• Skill in exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and manage commercial contracts.
• Lead negotiations on contract modifications.
• Coordinate review of contracts with Procurement Management and General Counsel as required.
• Analyze proposals and perform cost or price analyses to determine reasonableness.
• Develop negotiation objectives and lead pricing/terms discussions with contractors.
• Provide guidance on contract provisions for Business Units.
• Present alternatives and recommendations to solve complex problems.
• Ensure clear, concise, and effective communication.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Cost analysis

Proposal writing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Contract Management, IT, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

CRM software

Contract management software

Job description

Ampcus Inc. in Merrifield, VA, seeks an experienced contracts professional to support the acquisition of goods and services. You will draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts, coordinating with procurement and legal teams to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

The role emphasizes cost analysis, negotiation strategy, and clear communication with stakeholders to meet deadlines and deliverables across business units.