Procurement Consultant

We are looking for a Procurement Consultant to support public-sector purchasing and contract administration activities in Warwick, Rhode Island. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for a detail-focused candidate who has prior experience assisting with government procurement work and wants to continue building expertise in the public acquisition space. The role will partner with established procurement teams to help coordinate competitive solicitations, maintain documentation, track purchasing activity, and uphold compliance with government contracting standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing solicitation packages, bid documents, and related procurement materials for public-sector purchasing activities.
• Support competitive bidding efforts by coordinating documentation, collecting responses, and helping maintain organized procurement records.
• Review purchase order and contract files to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable policies and procedures.
• Help administer contracts by tracking milestones, maintaining supporting documentation, and monitoring required updates throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Compile reports on procurement activity, contract status, and purchasing trends to support operational visibility and decision-making.
• Partner with procurement staff to improve workflows, strengthen documentation practices, and support process efficiency initiatives.
• Contribute to compliance efforts by verifying that procurement actions follow government acquisition requirements and internal controls.
• Provide day-to-day support for buying processes and other procurement functions related to public-sector contracting operations.
• Prior hands-on experience supporting procurements for a federal, state, or local government agency, public authority, or government acquisition support contractor.
• Working knowledge of public-sector procurement practices, contract documentation, and competitive solicitation processes.
• Experience assisting with purchase orders, contract administration, and procurement record management.
• Ability to interpret and follow established procurement policies, compliance standards, and procedural requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage documentation, reporting, and multiple priorities accurately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with procurement teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in core procurement functions, buying processes, and administrative support within a government contracting environment.