Procurement Contract Specialist

Beacon Hill; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Procurement & Contracts Specialist to lead complex sourcing, contract development, negotiations, and lifecycle management within a regulated environment.

The role requires 10+ years in procurement, experience across commercial and government contracting, and strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; Bachelor's degree and professional certifications are expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement, sourcing, or contract administration experience.
• Experience managing the full procurement lifecycle from acquisition planning through closeout.
• Strong understanding of contract negotiations, solicitation processes, and vendor management.
• Experience supporting both commercial and/or government contracting environments.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree required
• Professional procurement or contract management certifications.
• Experience with complex, high-value procurements.
• Background supporting regulated organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex procurements from solicitation through contract closeout.
• Develop and review statements of work, solicitation packages, and procurement documentation.
• Conduct market research and vendor evaluations.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage vendor communications.
• Review bids and proposals for compliance, pricing, and responsiveness.
• Administer awarded contracts, including modifications, performance monitoring, and closeout activities.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulations, and internal controls.
• Resolve contract disputes, issues, and vendor performance concerns.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support procurement planning and project execution.
• Maintain accurate contract records and procurement documentation.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

SOW/solicitation development

Market research

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional procurement or contract management certifications

Job description

Procurement Contract Specialist (F2810921-AP) Washington, District of Columbia

Senior Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Position Overview

A large and well-established organization is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement & Contracts Specialist to support complex sourcing, contracting, and vendor management activities. This role is ideal for a seasoned procurement professional who has managed the full contract lifecycle and enjoys working in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex procurements from solicitation through contract closeout.
• Develop and review statements of work, solicitation packages, and procurement documentation.
• Conduct market research and vendor evaluations.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage vendor communications.
• Review bids and proposals for compliance, pricing, and responsiveness.
• Administer awarded contracts, including modifications, performance monitoring, and closeout activities.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulations, and internal controls.
• Resolve contract disputes, issues, and vendor performance concerns.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support procurement planning and project execution.
• Maintain accurate contract records and procurement documentation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement, sourcing, or contract administration experience.
• Experience managing the full procurement lifecycle from acquisition planning through closeout.
• Strong understanding of contract negotiations, solicitation processes, and vendor management.
• Experience supporting both commercial and/or government contracting environments.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree required
• Professional procurement or contract management certifications.
• Experience with complex, high-value procurements.
• Background supporting regulated organizations.

What We're Looking For

• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proven problem-solving and negotiation abilities.
• Customer-service mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.