Consultant Buyer

About the role

Long-term contract position with a government client in NYC. Training will be conducted onsite for the first 2-3 weeks, followed by a hybrid work schedule of 2 days onsite and 3 days remote, then alternating to 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (40 billable hours per week, unpaid 1-hour lunch). Estimated term: 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts from inception through completion, not merely coordination
• Drive the entire purchasing process
• Customer relationship management
• Identify and onboard new vendors
• Negotiate terms and pricing
• Serve as the primary liaison with the internal business management team
• Gather business requirements and translate them into RFPs
• Coordinate with on-the-ground teams to ensure smooth operations (e.g., facilities management, lease agreements, fueling, maintenance, special projects, services, equipment, and facilities purchasing)

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience purchasing goods and services
• Government procurement experience is a plus
• Excellent communication skills; must be articulate and comfortable communicating via video calls