Strategic Procurement & Contracts Lead

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of procurement activities, including solicitation management, vendor risk assessment, and contract negotiation in support of federal grants.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, oversee subawards, ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200, and partner with Legal and Finance to maintain records and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contract administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts or agreements.
• Working knowledge of federal procurement regulations, including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance).
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to assess risk and apply sound judgment in procurement decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of outgoing subawards, contracts, and subcontracts from initiation through closeout, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and organizational policies.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize Requests for Proposals (RFPs), agreements, and contracts in coordination with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Conduct solicitation management activities, including developing solicitation documents, coordinating review processes, and facilitating vendor selection.
• Perform risk assessments of vendors and subrecipients, and monitor ongoing vendor performance and compliance throughout the contract term.
• Collaborate with the Legal and Finance departments to develop, implement, and update procurement policies and procedures that align with federal, state, and organizational requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized procurement records, including contract files, vendor documentation, and compliance tracking materials.
• Coordinate with program staff and leadership to ensure procurement activities align with grant requirements, budgets, and organizational priorities.
• Review and interpret procurement-related regulations, including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), to ensure organizational compliance in federally funded activities.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing and submitting required procurement documentation within established timelines.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase procurement efficiency, reduce organizational risk, and strengthen vendor accountability.
• Represent CITC professionally in vendor negotiations and external procurement-related communications.

Job description

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of procurement activities, including solicitation management, vendor risk assessment, and contract negotiation in support of federal grants.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, oversee subawards, ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200, and partner with Legal and Finance to maintain records and policies.