Contracts and Procurement Manager

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Contracts & Procurement Manager

Alliant is seeking a skilled Contracts & Procurement Manager to join our team on a part-time basis. In this strategic role, you’ll provide expert advice on a wide range of contractual matters—including agreements, tenders, claims, disputes, and risk management—across clients, subcontractors, partners, and internal entities. If you have a strong background in contract oversight and are looking for a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Primary Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute company contracts and purchase orders ranging from employment contracts to supplier negotiations.
• Represent Alliant as the primary point of contract (POC) for all matters related to contracts, purchase orders, and associated procurement related matters.
• Ensure the credibility of Alliant’s contracting and procurement department providing timely and accurate information and analysis relative to related information both internally and externally.
• Provide interface between Alliant and our business counterparts, to ensure the best interest of the company at all times and each contractual relationship.
• Serve as the interpretive authority on internal and Company-wide contractual matters including all relevant policies and procedures.
• Manage all aspects of client purchasing instruments, including contracts and purchase orders, and including receipt, review, negotiation, approval, administration, and closeout of those instruments.
• Oversee and manage all contracts signed on behalf of Alliant ensuring all contractual obligations are executed and enforced as agreed in all contract type relations.
• Monitor the performance of each contract. If a contract involves supplies, ensure delivery is on time.
• Oversee the accuracy of deliveries, whether it is company equipment, shop supplies, materials, or services.
• Develop solicitations/quotes from potential suppliers for the purchase of goods and services, negotiate prices, prepare acquisition instruments, and assure compliance with acquisition instruments for the procurement of goods and services.
• Manage the contract database, which is used to track and analyze all current and prior contracts and purchase orders.
• Ensure the accuracy of all contracts and procurement related information in Alliant’s automates systems is accurate and current at all times.
• Maintain the monthly contract backlog report and ensure its timely distribution to senior management and staff.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives and key staff members to identify their needs and seek full range of procurement-related solutions.
• Provide management with advice on the implications of procurement and contracting activities.
• Provide recommendations to enhance the contracting and procurement performance of the Company’s internal operations
• Provide professional services to both internal resources and third parties with whom we engage.
• Develop standard contracts using appropriate language and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

• Ability to develop and adhere to professional principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, specifically in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and deliver consistently helpful direction and support to staff and external customers.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations
• Knowledge of contracting, procurement, negotiating, and change management.
• Ability to treat Alliant colleagues and customers with mutual respect, trust, and dignity.
• Ability to communicate clearly, honestly, and completely with all Company personnel and customers.
• Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of industry and government.
• Self-assured, confident, and goal-oriented
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and limited travel.

Cross Trained:

• PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment) and strong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and MS Excel is preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Highest level of integrity and dependability with a keen sense of urgency and results orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Strong management skills at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations is essential.
• Ability to represent Alliant in a positive and professional manner to gain and maintain respect from clients and other business contacts.
• Ability to identify the appropriate level for engaging senior management for issue resolution.

Education Required:

• 6-10 years of contract experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Administration, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.

Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements:

Position requires sitting, use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear over two-thirds of the time. It also requires reaching with hands, arms and lifting up to 10 pounds under one-third of the time, and close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). Physical demands documentation check off list is attached. Work may require occasional travel, both local and overnight.

Environmental Factors:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. No other known environmental factors are anticipated for this position.

Alliant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Part-time

Projected Total Compensation: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Work Location: In person