IT Sourcing Consultant 3

Ampcus, Inc; Virginia; On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Ampcus, Inc is seeking an IT Sourcing Consultant 3 to lead a sole-source procurement for a cloud-hosted licensing and enforcement system in Henrico, VA. The role demands strong procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation skills.

This part-time engagement is 20 hours per week for 8 weeks (160 hours total). You will work with project teams, vendors, and the PMO to ensure compliant documentation, fair pricing, and clear deliverables.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in procurement and supplier management, including cloud solutions.
• 8+ years in contract and vendor negotiations.
• 8+ years in technical writing and requirements gathering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sole-source procurement process in collaboration with the project team, cloud solutions team, PMO, and vendor.
• Ensure all required forms and documentation for a sole-sourced cloud-hosted system are completed.
• Evaluate proposals and execute the agreed-upon negotiation strategy with selected suppliers.
• Gather and clarify requirements to negotiate fair-priced contracts with clearly defined deliverables.
• Evaluate and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Establish contracts that support the customer's long-term interests.
• Manage customer expectations regarding project deliverables through effective and timely communication.
• Conduct post-project lessons-learned reviews to promote knowledge transfer and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor negotiations

Technical writing

Job description

Job Title

IT Sourcing Consultant 3

Location(s)

Henrico, VA

Job Summary

The IT Sourcing Consultant will lead a sole-source procurement process for a cloud-hosted licensing and enforcement system. The role requires strong procurement and supplier management experience, contract negotiation skills, technical writing, and requirements gathering. The consultant must be able to work independently while leading the team toward successful project outcomes.

The engagement is 20 hours per week for 8 weeks, totaling 160 hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sole-source procurement process in collaboration with the project team, cloud solutions team, project management office, and vendor.
• Ensure all required forms and documentation for a sole-sourced cloud-hosted system are completed.
• Evaluate proposals and execute the agreed-upon negotiation strategy with selected suppliers.
• Gather and clarify requirements to negotiate fair-priced contracts with clearly defined deliverables.
• Evaluate and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Establish contracts that support the customer's long-term interests.
• Manage customer expectations regarding project deliverables through effective and timely communication.
• Conduct post-project lessons-learned reviews to promote knowledge transfer and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of deep industry experience in procurement and supplier management, including cloud solutions.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in contract and vendor negotiations.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in technical writing and requirements gathering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Virginia public procurement laws.
• Knowledge of cloud-hosted security protocols and requirements.

Work Arrangement

• Part-time engagement: 20 hours per week.
• Duration: 8 weeks.
• Total engagement: 160 hours.

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.