Strategic Procurement & Contracts Lead

Infinia Search Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinia Search is seeking a Contract Specialist to support Procurement Portfolio & Operations as a contractor. You will manage procurement intake, contract actions, and stakeholder communications while delivering portfolio reporting, pipeline management, and analytics.

The role combines transactional procurement with strategic improvements, including governance and process optimization to enhance procurement effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, contracting, supplier management, business operations, project coordination, or a related field.
• Experience supporting procurement or contract lifecycles, including intake, contract administration, supplier engagement, and procurement reporting.
• Experience developing reports, tracking metrics, and analyzing operational data to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement intake, contract coordination, and action tracking activities to support efficient execution of procurement requests.
• Maintain visibility into procurement pipelines, contract renewals, and sourcing activities across an assigned portfolio.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analyses to support procurement planning, workload management, and leadership decision-making.
• Partner with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to coordinate procurement activities and resolve issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance procurement effectiveness, transparency, and stakeholder experience.
• Support procurement governance, documentation, compliance, and operational reporting requirements.
• Monitor portfolio risks, dependencies, and priorities, escalating issues and recommendations to management as appropriate.
• Lead and support supplier and contract negotiations, including pricing, service levels, commercial terms, and renewals, to achieve favorable business outcomes while balancing cost, risk, and operational requirements.

Skills

Prioritization

Influence & collaboration

Issue identification

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Organization & project management

Strategic vs operational balance

Analysis, reporting, presentation

Negotiation & stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Admin / Supply Chain / Finance / Public Admin)

Job description

Infinia Search is seeking a Contract Specialist to support Procurement Portfolio & Operations as a contractor. You will manage procurement intake, contract actions, and stakeholder communications while delivering portfolio reporting, pipeline management, and analytics.

The role combines transactional procurement with strategic improvements, including governance and process optimization to enhance procurement effectiveness.