Strategic Public Procurement & Contracts Lead

FIT Staffing; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

403(b) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Modern office

Job summary

FIT Staffing is seeking an experienced Procurement and Contracts Manager to join our team in Massachusetts. The role focuses on managing contracts across the full procurement lifecycle, developing RFPs, and ensuring compliance with Massachusetts public purchasing laws.

The successful candidate will build strong supplier relationships, support member organizations, and drive data-driven improvements while delivering high-quality service in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, finance, or related field.
• MCPPO certification preferred.
• 5+ years of public procurement experience in municipal/government/public sector.
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts procurement laws and municipal finance practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office and database tools.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts through the full public procurement lifecycle.
• Develop and oversee RFPs, bid openings, evaluations, and contract awards.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with Massachusetts public purchasing laws.
• Monitor supplier and contract performance and use data to inform improvements.
• Partner internally to expand contract portfolios aligned with member needs and buying trends.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, members, and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison to suppliers to ensure timely delivery and contract compliance.

Skills

Public procurement

Contract management

RFP process

Supplier relations

Negotiation

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, or related field

MCPPO certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

FIT Staffing is seeking an experienced Procurement and Contracts Manager to join our team in Massachusetts. The role focuses on managing contracts across the full procurement lifecycle, developing RFPs, and ensuring compliance with Massachusetts public purchasing laws.

The successful candidate will build strong supplier relationships, support member organizations, and drive data-driven improvements while delivering high-quality service in a collaborative environment.