Procurement Technical Writer Consultant

COOLSOFT; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 176,000; Part time

Job summary

COOLSOFT is seeking a procurement technical writer consultant for a hybrid, short-term engagement in Henrico, VA. The role focuses on leading sole-sourcing for a cloud-hosted system, with emphasis on procurement, vendor negotiation, and technical documentation.

The consultant will collaborate with IT and sourcing teams, deliver required documents, and ensure timely communications with stakeholders. On-site and telecommunication options are available, totaling 160 hours over 8 weeks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in procurement and supplier management.
• Experience with cloud solutions.
• Experience with contract and vendor negotiation.
• Technical writing and requirements gathering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the VITA sole-sourcing process for cloud-hosted system.
• Prepare and file all required forms and documents for sole sourcing.
• Evaluate proposals and negotiate with suppliers.
• Manage customer expectations and project communications.
• Conduct post-project lessons learned reviews to promote knowledge transfer.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier Contract Management

Cloud Solutions

Technical Writer

Job description

Procurement Technical Writer Consultant

(Jobs in Henrico, VA)

Job title Consultant

Job location in Henrico, VA

Skills required Procurement, Supplier Contract Management, Cloud Solutions, Technical Writer

Open Date 20-Oct-2026

Job type Contract

Duration 2 Months

Compensation DOE

Status requirement ---

Job interview type ---

Job Description Consultant: Procurement, Supplier Contract Management, Cloud Solutions, Technical Writer

Start date : 11/02/2026

End Date : 12/31/2026

Submission deadline : 10/23/2026

Client Info : BOA

Note:

• Hybrid


• Both Phone and In Person

Description:

ON SITE per week: Hybrid with one day/week ON SITE required

Short Term - 20 hrs/week for 8 weeks (160 hrs total)

MAX Vendor rate: $108.60

Deadline to submit: No later than 4 pm EST on Friday 10/23

Interviews: Initial TEAMS IV then follow up IV will be IN PERSON

Pls Note: 20 Hours a week, for 8 weeks (total Hours 160). IT Sourcing Consultant will lead the VITA sole sourcing process. This would include ensuring all the required forms and documents for a sole sourced cloud hosted system are completed, evaluation of proposals and in execution of agreed upon negotiations strategy with suppliers, leads evaluation and execution of risk mitigation strategies and establishes solid

contracts that are in the long-term best interest of the customer, has responsibility for managing customer expectations for project deliverables through effective and timely communications, conducts a post-project lessons learned reviews with the customers to promote

knowledge transfer and customer satisfaction.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The IT Sourcing Consultant needed for the Board of Accountancy as the pursue a sole- source licensing and enforcement system. The role requires the ability to work independently on tasks but lead the team to success.

This role will function to lead the VITA sole sourcing process. This would include ensuing all the required forms and documents for a sole sourced cloud hosted system are completed. evaluation of proposals and in execution of agreed upon negotiations strategy with selected suppliers. Leads evaluation and execution of risk mitigation strategies and establishes solid contracts that are in the long-term best interest of the customer. Has responsibility for managing customer expectations for project deliverables through effective and timely communications. Conducts a post-project lessons learned reviews with the customers to promote knowledge transfer and customer satisfaction

Responsibilities Include

Required (min 8 yrs in each):

Deep industry experience (within procurement and supplier management) including cloud solutions.

Experience with contract and vendor negotiation

technical writing and requirements gathering

Desired

Knowledge of VA public procurement laws

Knowledge of VITA cloud hosted security protocols and requirements.

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability