Senior Consultant, Procurement

Specialty Program Group; Frisco (TX); Remote; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant for their Procurement Practice. This role involves providing expert support on complex public procurement projects, particularly in disaster recovery. You'll work closely with state and local governments, delivering best-practice consulting and managing client relationships. The position requires a strong background in public procurement policy and processes, with an emphasis on communication and project management skills. Join a dynamic team that values innovative thinking and offers a remote work environment with travel opportunities. This is a fantastic chance to make a significant impact in the field of public procurement.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public procurement with a strong focus on consulting.
• Bachelor's degree required; certifications in procurement are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with federal and state grant procurement projects.
• Deliver exceptional public procurement consulting to various clients.

Skills

Public Procurement Policy

Communication Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

Job description

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About Specialty Program Group
Our goal is to partner with industry-leading specialty businesses to provide them with the ability to achieve their goals and optimize their businesses. Specialty Program Group offers access to capital and investment, deep carrier relationships, creative thinking, product development and broad distribution, while allowing our businesses to maintain the essence of what makes them successful. Specialty Program Group delivers leading-edge specialty expertise backed by transformative digital capabilities and sophisticated data and analytics.

About DRS
DRS is a full-service consulting firm that delivers commercial insurance claim preparation, FEMA Public Assistance recovery, hazard mitigation assistance, disaster preparedness, and financial grant recovery funding services. DRS was formed in 2014 and is led by a core group of professionals who have decades of experience in disaster recovery consulting and related services.

About The Position
An ideal candidate for the Senior Consultant position in DRS’s Procurement Practice will have a strong background in public procurement policy, processes, and procedures. The candidate will provide subject matter expert-level support to complex public procurement projects, including disaster recovery projects utilizing federal, state, and local funds. The Senior Consultant will be responsible for supporting the Procurement Practice strategy in relation to the overall business strategy as directed by the Procurement Managing Consultant and/or the Project Executive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients with federal, state, and local grant procurement projects, with an emphasis on cost support and recovery
• Deliver exceptional public procurement consulting to state and local governments, K-12, higher-ed, and private non-profit clients
• Recommend best-practice procurement and contracting procedures
• Develop solicitation scopes of work and other solicitation documents under the direction of the assigned Procurement Managing Consultant and/or Project Executive
• Support the client during the public bid/solicitation process for goods, services, equipment, professional services, and construction projects as requested by the Procurement Managing Consultant and/or Project Executive
• Participate in project calls with clients as requested
• Report on procurement project-related metrics as requested
• Provide onsite disaster procurement and contracting support as requested by the client
• Cultivate and manage positive relationships with client procurement staff
• Ensure compliance with engagement risk protocols
• Participate in prospective client webinars and meetings as requested
• Represent DRS at professional conferences such as NIGP, CAPPO, FAPPO, TASBO, etc.
• Develop continuous subject matter expertise in public procurement trends, initiatives, and compliance areas

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the public procurement sector
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in business, public administration, supply chain management, or related discipline
• Current procurement professional certifications such as NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, or related certifications are a plus
• Exceptional communication skills
• High energy style, flexible and adaptive, with the ability to work well in a very fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to complex client environments and situations
• Proven track record of effectively supporting the public procurement process
• Excellent written communication skills, self-directed with the preparation of client-ready document and presentation development
• Articulate, persuasive communicator who is adept at handling challenging audiences well, including the ability to adapt style to audience

Work Location:
This position is a remote work experience with travel required to be at client sites as the projects dictate.

Salary Transparency
Disclosure required under applicable state or municipality regulations: The expected salary range for this position is $125,000-$200,000 with a discretionary bonus and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope, and level. SPG is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages, including health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA, and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits, and eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions for some positions.

Department: Business Operations

Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: Up to 50%

Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries: Insurance