Procurement Project Manager - Hybrid

Smart IMS Inc; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

cyberThink in Nashville, TN invites a Procurement Project Manager to lead procurement initiatives under a 12-month contract. You will coordinate with the Central Procurement Office, develop sourcing strategies, draft solicitations, and guide evaluations while aligning with state policies.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in procurement or contract management, a bachelor's degree, and strong organizational/time-management skills to handle multiple schedules in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Develops solicitation specifications from internal/external information
• Knows RFP/RFQ/RFI processes and execution strategies
• Represents the division with internal and external stakeholders
• Offers strategic advice on procurement methods and execution
• Bachelor's degree and 5–10 years in procurement/contract mgmt

Responsibilities

• Develop and assist divisions in solicitation specifications
• Advise on procurement policies and solicitation execution
• Manage procurement activities from strategy to contract award
• Identify agency needs and draft solicitations
• Support CPO in procurements and evaluation processes
• Coordinate across multiple schedules with strong time management

Skills

Procurement strategy

Solicitation methods knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Job Title: Procurement Project Manager - Hybrid
Duration (Contract): 12 Months
Client Location: Nashville, TN 37243
Location Preference: Hybrid

Job Description

As a Procurement Project Manager, you will serve as the technical liaison between the organization and the Central Procurement Office (CPO) assisting in the development of proposals for bids while maintaining the interests of the State's Procurement policies and procedures. This position will administer procurement activities from development and implementation of the sourcing strategy through award of the contract, which includes identifying agency needs, drafting solicitations, aid CPO in executing procurements and aid CPO in the state evaluation. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work with multiple schedules. This position requires excellent project and time management capabilities.

Required Skills, Experiences, Education and Competencies

• Develops and assists divisions in solicitation specifications based on internal and external sources of information
• Possesses and demonstrates strong knowledge of policies, procedures and execution strategy for multiple solicitation methods including Request for Proposal, Request for Qualification, and Request for Information.
• Regularly represents and the division of Grants and Contracts while speaking with internal and external stakeholders
• Provides strategic advice and consultation to agency procurement and program staff to determine the proper methods of procurement as well as strategy development and execution of procurement activities
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and 5 to 10 years of business, procurement, and/or contract management experience

The hourly range for roles of this nature are $50.00 to $60.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.