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Senior Associate (Procurement & Contract Advisory)

$125,000–$140,000 year

Remote · United States or US

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Medium

Job Summary

Lead dining advisory engagements for institutional clients, serving as a trusted advisor and coordinating across planning to implementation. Responsibilities include managing the full procurement lifecycle (schedule development, RFP drafting, proposal evaluation, contract review, term negotiations), developing deliverables (dining master plans, needs assessments, operational reviews, service audits, financial reviews and modeling, business plans, market analyses), and delivering clear strategic recommendations. Travel 2+ times per month and supervise/mentor junior staff while contributing to business development. Requires strong writing, verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation abilities, with ability to translate procurement concepts into actionable client guidance within higher education dining programs.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of professional experience in dining services, foodservice operations, procurement, contract administration, advisory or related fields
  • At least 4 years of direct experience in dining solicitations, procurement processes, contract negotiations, agreement management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Higher Education Administration, or related field required
  • An advanced degree is strongly preferred, including an MBA, J.D., or paralegal or other professional legal training
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Senior Associate (Procurement & Contract Advisory) · BD Connect

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