Contractor - Procurement & Vendor Mgmt

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. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Responsibilities

• Support business objectives by negotiating, executing, and managing commercial contracts for the acquisition of goods and services.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts.
• Lead negotiations on contract modifications with stakeholder input.
• Provide assistance to internal stakeholders on contractual matters, requirements, risk management, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the level of effort and attention to detail is commensurate with the complexity, value, and risk associated with the acquisition.
• Establish an acquisition strategy to include the type of contract and milestones, contractible requirements.
• Coordinate review of contracts or purchase agreements with Procurement Management and in conjunction with the Office of General Counsel, as required.
• Analyze proposals in conjunction with the Business Unit. Perform cost or price analysis, including review of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness.
• Develop negotiation objectives in conjunction with the Business Unit and lead negotiations related to contract pricing, terms, and conditions with potential contractors. Confer with the Office of General Counsel and subject matter experts as appropriate.
• Meet with Business Units and vendors prior to contract execution to review key contract terms, conditions, and requirements including deliverables and timelines.
• Interpret contract provisions for Business Units and provide appropriate guidance.
• Lead negotiations on contract modifications.
• Close out the contract or issue termination notices and review settlement proposals.
• Present alternatives and recommendations to solve unique and complex problems.
• Ensure clear, concise, and effective communication.
• Anticipate issues and identify solutions.

Qualifications/Education

• 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.
• Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of cost containment strategies.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, ensuring timely completion of assignments and meeting established standards.
• Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective skill in interacting tactfully and effectively in difficult situations.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Contract Management, Information Technology, or related field.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.