RAMPxchange Procurement Advisor
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
The Procurement Advisor serves as a trusted subject matter expert and strategic advisor toRAMPxchangemembers guiding them through all phases of the procurement lifecyclefrom planning and solicitation strategy through evaluation and award. This roleappliesadvanced knowledge of public-sector procurement regulations compliance frameworks and best practices to advise members on complex and non-routine procurement matters.
The Procurement Advisorreports to the Senior Procurement Advisor andexercises independent judgment in interpreting regulations assessing procurement risk recommending compliant procurement strategies and influencing procurement outcomes that have material financial operational and compliance impact. This role collaborates cross-functionally with other advisors and contributes to the development of platform-wide procurement standards tools and educational resources.
RAMPxchangeis an online cybersecurity and risk management marketplace designed to simplify procurement for organizations looking to improve their security posture. With personalized guidance from expert advisors members can partner with verified providers to achieve their cybersecurity goals and meet compliance requirements with confidence. To learn more aboutRAMPXchangeplease visit our website.RAMPxchange: Cybersecurity Marketplace
Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement Advisory
- Serve as a subject matter expert inpublic-sectorprocurement advising members on procurement strategy solicitation structure evaluation methodologies and award considerations.
- Interpret and apply state and federal procurement regulations including FAR DFARS and Uniform Guidance to complex and non-standard procurement scenarios.
- Recommend compliant procurement approaches that balance cost risk timelines and regulatory requirements.
Solicitation & Evaluation Leadership
- Lead members through the development of RFx solicitations including defining requirements drafting scopes of work and recommending evaluation criteria.
- Adviseproposal evaluation processes and award documentation exercising independent judgment to ensure defensible and compliant outcomes.
- Assess procurement risks throughout the solicitation and contracting lifecycle and determineappropriate mitigationstrategies.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Evaluate procurement activities for regulatory contractual and compliance risks and advise members on corrective actions when necessary.
- Review vendor Buy Now listings for compliance clarity and alignment with procurement best practices exercising discretion to recommend approval or remediation.
- Advisedocumentation practices tosupport audit readiness and procurement integrity.
Program & Platform Contribution
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of procurement templates tools standards and guidance used across theRAMPxchangeplatform.
- Influence platform-wide procurement best practices and governance through analysis recommendations and advisor collaboration.
- Maintain awareness of evolving procurement regulations trends and enforcement practices and proactively advise on implications.
Education & Enablement
- Design and deliver training sessions workshops and guidance materials to educate members on procurement best practices compliance requirements and risk management.
- Serve as a thought partner to members and internal stakeholders onprocurement ofinnovation and efficiency.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors degree in business administration Supply Chain Management Public Administration or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience
- Minimum of 23 years of procurement experience preferably in government or government contracting environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing the solicitation process and evaluating proposals.
- Experience with collaborative platforms and virtual procurement environments is preferred.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of procurement principles and best practices.
- Understandingstate and federal procurement laws and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with Uniform Guidance FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Certification such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) is a plus.
RAMPxchangeis a part of the Knowledge Services Family of Solutions.
Knowledge Services strives to offer a modern professional environment that provides Team Members an inviting comfortable and collaborative place to work to maximize success.
At Knowledge Services we prioritize creating an environment that supports our Team Members success and personal well-being with a robust benefits package some of which include:
- Medical coverage including employer match program for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- Generous 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with unlimited usage and visits and wellness program
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Company-sponsored life insurance with options foradditionalcoverage
- Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD and LTD) benefits
- Pet insurance
- Maternity Paternity and Military benefits
- Baby on Board program
- Paid Time Off package
- Company Anniversary Bonus program
- Professional Development opportunities including Young Professional Series Manager Focus series Cyber Security panels and briefs and more
- A rated HQ office full of amenities including fitness center rec room coffee bars bike room café auditorium private Mothers room and more
Knowledge Servicesestablishedin 1994 and headquartered in Indianapolis IN is a certified woman-owned (WBE) professional services organization with over 1500 employeeslocatedin offices throughout North America.Founded by Julie Bielawski CEO ofGuidesoft Inc. dba Knowledge Services is an industry leader in Managed Service Programs (MSP) Vendor Management System (VMS) Employer of Record / Payroll Services Workforce Management Survey Management and MSP for Vocational Rehabilitation Services.We provide outstanding services to major organizations in various industries including IT Healthcare Federal State and local Governments Public Utilities Telecom and more.
As such Knowledge Services is committed to providing opportunities for growth in our company in each Team Member and in our relationships.We believe titles do not define a person but provide a frameworktoeach persons endless potential.Our focus on improving our teamproductand processes drive us every day.We are guided by our four Pillars that set the foundation of who we are and how we conduct business: Knowledge Integrity Innovation and Service.
Knowledge Services is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Veterans military families and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with disabilities may contact Human Resources via telephone e-mail and other means to request andarrange foraccommodations.Please contact the Human Resources Team ator .
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