Strategic Contract Lead (RFP/RFQ) in Tech & Services

Addison Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to coordinate the full procurement lifecycle in Washington, DC on-site. The role focuses on professional services, technology contracts, and complex purchasing agreements, with an emphasis on negotiation and compliance.

You will analyze proposals, monitor performance, and maintain records across procurement systems while partnering with internal stakeholders on high-value, time-sensitive initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years of procurement, purchasing, or contract administration experience.
• Experience overseeing RFP and RFQ processes is required.
• Experience negotiating and administering complex contracts, incl. tech and professional services.
• Broad ERP systems experience is required.
• Strong Excel and Word skills are required.
• Experience with contract management software (PeopleSoft, Jaggaer a plus) is preferred.
• Professional certifications (CPSM, C.P.P.O., CFCM or similar) are a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational and PM skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the full procurement and contract lifecycle, including RFP/RFQ development, tracking, evaluation, and award support.
• Review, negotiate, and administer a high volume of contracts, focusing on professional services, technology, software, and complex purchasing agreements.
• Analyze supplier proposals, pricing and docs to assess reasonableness, compliance and value.
• Evaluate contract terms, identify risk areas, and support negotiations related to legal language, service expectations, amendments, and renewals.
• Monitor vendor and contract performance, document outcomes, and recommend improvements on pricing, service quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate contract records, supporting documents, and reporting in procurement/contract systems.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support high-profile, high-value, time-sensitive purchases.
• Prepare reports, metrics and analyses to assist planning, budgeting, sourcing strategies and oversight.
• Serve as SME for procurement workflows and help improve processes and internal customer service.
• Contribute to process improvements by recommending enhancements to procurement procedures and systems usage.

Skills

RFP/RFQ management

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Jaggaer

ERP systems

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to coordinate the full procurement lifecycle in Washington, DC on-site. The role focuses on professional services, technology contracts, and complex purchasing agreements, with an emphasis on negotiation and compliance.

You will analyze proposals, monitor performance, and maintain records across procurement systems while partnering with internal stakeholders on high-value, time-sensitive initiatives.