Procurement and Contracts Manager

FIT Staffing; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

403(b) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Modern office

Job summary

FIT Staffing is seeking an experienced Procurement and Contracts Manager to join our team in Massachusetts. The role focuses on managing contracts across the full procurement lifecycle, developing RFPs, and ensuring compliance with Massachusetts public purchasing laws.

The successful candidate will build strong supplier relationships, support member organizations, and drive data-driven improvements while delivering high-quality service in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, finance, or related field.
• MCPPO certification preferred.
• 5+ years of public procurement experience in municipal/government/public sector.
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts procurement laws and municipal finance practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office and database tools.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts through the full public procurement lifecycle.
• Develop and oversee RFPs, bid openings, evaluations, and contract awards.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with Massachusetts public purchasing laws.
• Monitor supplier and contract performance and use data to inform improvements.
• Partner internally to expand contract portfolios aligned with member needs and buying trends.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, members, and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison to suppliers to ensure timely delivery and contract compliance.

Skills

Public procurement

Contract management

RFP process

Supplier relations

Negotiation

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, or related field

MCPPO certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Procurement and Contracts Manager

Business Development Amherst , Massachusetts Direct Hire Aug 31, 2026

Hadley, MA | Onsite | Direct Hire

Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement and Contracts Manager to join their team and support a large member community across New England. This is a strong opportunity for someone with deep experience in public or municipal procurement who enjoys building supplier relationships, managing complex contract portfolios, and delivering high-level customer service in a collaborative, results-driven environment.

This role will manage contracts through the full procurement lifecycle, support supplier and member relationships, and help identify opportunities to strengthen offerings based on purchasing needs and spend patterns.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of contracts through the full public procurement lifecycle
• Develop and oversee RFPs, bid openings, evaluations, and contract awards
• Ensure all procurement activity is compliant with Massachusetts public purchasing laws, including M.G.L. c. 30B, 30/39M, and 149
• Monitor supplier and contract performance and use data to recommend improvements and guide business decisions
• Partner internally to identify opportunities to expand contract portfolios in alignment with member needs and buying trends
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, members, and internal stakeholders
• Serve as a liaison to suppliers to help ensure goods and services are delivered on time and in compliance with contract terms

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, or a related field
• MCPPO certification preferred
• 5+ years of public procurement experience, ideally in a municipal, government, or public-sector setting
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts procurement laws and municipal finance practices
• Excellent organizational, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office and database tools
• Advanced Excel skills preferred

What Our Client Is Looking For

• A strong customer-service mindset and a commitment to supporting members, suppliers, and internal teams
• Integrity, fairness, and sound professional judgment
• Confidence to bring forward new ideas and improve existing processes
• Analytical ability, with the skill to turn data into meaningful business insight
• A self-starter who is comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Someone who enjoys growing portfolios, driving results, and building long-term partnerships

Compensation and Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Competitive salary plus bonus opportunity
• Health, dental, and life insurance with generous employer contribution
• 403(b) with company match
• Strong paid time off program
• Collaborative team environment in a beautiful, newer office setting

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