Procurement Consultant

Insight Global; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Procurement Consultant to guide town departments through the full lifecycle from concept to contract execution and delivery.

The role emphasizes leading competitive procurements, drafting bid documents, and evaluating vendors while ensuring compliance with federal, state (NC), and local laws. Collaboration with departments will improve processes and data analysis.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing and/or contracting.
• Working knowledge of public sector procurement laws and regulations.
• Experience leading competitive bidding and supporting contract management.
• Proficiency with standard office and procurement systems.
• IT Contract experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and support competitive procurements (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs)
• Draft and review complex bid specifications and procurement documents
• Evaluate vendors, pricing, availability, and past performance
• Prepare bid tabulations, award recommendations, and staff reports
• Review contracts, advise on negotiation strategies, and coordinate approvals
• Ensure compliance with federal, state (NC), and local procurement laws
• Support minority and historically underutilized business participation
• Track vendor and contract performance; assist with issue resolution
• Collaborate with departments to improve procurement processes and efficiency
• Assist with training, reporting, and procurement data analysis

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Procurement systems

Office software

Job description

Job Description

As a Procurement Consultant, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to Town departments, supporting the full procurement lifecycle—from initial concept through contract execution and delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and support competitive procurements (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs)
• Draft and review complex bid specifications and procurement documents
• Evaluate vendors, pricing, availability, and past performance
• Prepare bid tabulations, award recommendations, and staff reports
• Review contracts, advise on negotiation strategies, and coordinate approvals
• Ensure compliance with federal, state (NC), and local procurement laws
• Support minority and historically underutilized business participation
• Track vendor and contract performance; assist with issue resolution
• Collaborate with departments to improve procurement processes and efficiency
• Assist with training, reporting, and procurement data analysis

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Skills and Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing and/or contracting
• Working knowledge of public sector procurement laws and regulations
• Experience leading competitive bidding and supporting contract management
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment
• Proficiency with standard office and procurement systems
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Public sector experience
• IT Contract experience