Company Confidential · 1 day ago
Lead Procurement Advisor
Warwick, RI
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$86/hr - $86/hr
5+ years expMGT is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Lead Procurement Advisor to assist their mid-size transportation client with enterprise-wide procurement and supply chain management within a public-sector environment. The role involves guiding the transformation of procurement into a strategic partner, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting sustainability and supplier diversity.
Human ResourcesManagement ConsultingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Lead all procurement functions including sourcing, contracting, vendor management, and purchasing for goods, services, and construction projects
Oversee procurement for large-scale capital improvement and transportation infrastructure projects
Ensure compliance with public procurement statutes and federal requirements (FTA, USDOT, DBE)
Develop organization-wide procurement strategies
Establish and enforce procurement policies and internal controls
Manage the procurement department budget
Prepare procurement documents and support lifecycle workflow development
Lead the organization’s DBE program
Promote DBE participation in transportation-related contracting
Oversee procurement and contract management systems
Guide procurement governance and modernization
Develop training programs for staff
Ensure continuity of supply and risk mitigation
Collaborate with finance, legal, operations, and IT
Maintain records for audit and grant reporting
Manage sustainability and supplier diversity initiatives
Supervise procurement staff
Oversee asset and inventory control
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of public-sector procurement laws and best practices
Strong negotiation, risk assessment, and vendor management skills
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Experience managing capital projects and federally funded initiatives
Knowledge of sustainability and ethical procurement
Ability to prepare reports for leadership and boards
Familiarity with procurement systems (Oracle, SAP)
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business or related field
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, contract management, vendor relations
Minimum four years senior procurement leadership experience in capital improvement project procurement
Minimum four years senior procurement leadership experience in contract drafting and administration
Minimum four years senior procurement leadership experience in public bidding and competitive procurement
Minimum four years senior procurement leadership experience in procurement systems and analytics
Minimum four years senior procurement leadership experience in federal grant compliance (FTA, USDOT, DBE)
Minimum four years senior procurement leadership experience in budgeting and cost analysis
Minimum four years senior procurement leadership experience in vendor performance management
Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Supply Chain, or related field required
Preferred
Preferred certifications: CPPB, CPPO, CPSM
Experience in training, emergency incident management, and hazardous materials response preferred
Master's degree or advanced certification preferred
At least five years leading procurement teams in government, transportation, or public works
Experience with executive leadership or boards strongly preferred
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
Occasional visits to construction or operations sites
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Primarily office-based with occasional site visits
Fast-paced and deadline-driven
Occasional travel may be required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision options
401(k) plan
Company
Company Confidential
Company Confidential delivers consulting, process improvement, and outsourced support for admin, customer, and technical operations.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Aliza Klipper
Chief Financial Officer
Peter Welch
CFO and COO
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