Strategic Procurement & Contracts Lead (Hybrid)

Zachary Piper Solutions; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies in Gaithersburg, MD, seeks a Procurement & Contracts Management Consultant to lead procurement and contracting activities for a large capital project in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will partner with project leadership, engineering, construction, and suppliers to manage SOWs, MSAs, and vendor selections across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement or contracting on capital projects, with experience in engineering, design,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or contracting experience supporting capital projects.
• Experience procuring engineering, architectural, construction, design, or technical services.
• Strong background developing and negotiating SOWs, MSAs, service agreements, and commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and sourcing activities supporting engineering, construction, and facility expansion initiatives.
• Develop and manage RFPs, RFQs, bid packages, and vendor selection processes.
• Source and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, purchase agreements, and other contracts.
• Conduct vendor evaluations and pricing negotiations to secure value.
• Coordinate contract approvals and execution staying compliant with policies.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

SOW/MSA drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Piper Companies in Gaithersburg, MD, seeks a Procurement & Contracts Management Consultant to lead procurement and contracting activities for a large capital project in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will partner with project leadership, engineering, construction, and suppliers to manage SOWs, MSAs, and vendor selections across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement or contracting on capital projects, with experience in engineering, design,