Contract Optimization & Savings Specialist | Process Improvement Analyst 3
ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. ProSidian provides Enterprise Service Solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | and Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of Global Professionals to complete engagements for public/private companies, defense and civilian government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise and target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency). They are also aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.
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ProSidian seeks a Contract Optimization & Savings Specialist | Process Improvement Analyst 3 [MontCo0014013] for Program Support on a Exempt W2: No Overtime Pay Basis Technical Element located CONUS - Norristown PA Across The CONUS - Northeastern United States (USA) Region supporting A county government in the State of Pennsylvania (known as MontCo), Philadelphia, and is part of the Delaware Valley metropolitan area and is the third-most populous county in the state, with Norristown as its county seat.
Seeking Contract Optimization & Savings Specialist candidates with relevant Government and Public Services Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Government and Public Services Sector Clients such as MontCo. This is a Technical Element or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Process Improvement Analyst 3 Functional Area Professional - Operations Position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.
JOB OVERVIEW
Provide services and support as a Operations (Contract Optimization & Savings Specialist) in the Government And Public Services Industry Sector focusing on Management And Operations Solutions for clients such as Montgomery County PA (MontCo) | County Finance Department Generally Located In CONUS - Norristown PA and across the CONUS - Northeastern United States (USA) Region (Of Country/World).
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Contract Optimization & Savings Specialist | Process Improvement Analyst 3 [MontCo0014013]
- Evaluate current vendor contracts and identify opportunities for cost reductions. Recommend renegotiations, cooperative purchasing, or contract consolidations. Conduct risk and compliance assessments.
Qualifications
Desired Qualifications For Contract Optimization & Savings Specialist | Process Improvement Analyst 3 [MontCo0014013] (MontCo0014013) Candidates:
- Strong background in contract law, government procurement, and sourcing best practices. Experience working with legal and procurement teams.
Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Business, Contract Management, or Law. 5+ years in strategic sourcing, contract administration, or procurement consulting.
Skills Required
- Contract drafting, spend analysis, negotiation, benchmarking, compliance tracking.
Competencies Required
- Critical thinking, negotiation, compliance adherence, supplier relationship management.
Ancillary Details Of The Roles
- May lead or participate in procurement reform initiatives or committees.
- Provides documentation for internal/external audits and financial reports.
Other Details
- Expected to identify and document savings and performance metrics post-contract renegotiation.
Core Competencies
- Teamwork – the ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant and effectively as a team leader
- Leadership – the ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
- Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
- Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
- Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
- Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or workstreams
- Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in the decision-making process while being mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
- Organization – the ability to manage projects and actions and prioritize tasks
Other Requirements
- Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio, and the ability to quickly learn other tools, as necessary.
- Commitment - to work with intelligent, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the most significant challenges across private, public, and social sectors
- Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
- Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
- Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
Benefits and Highlights
ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are essential to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. We are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently includes the following for Full-Time Employees:
- Competitive Compensation: The pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. The Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the Plan you elect for medical and dental benefits. Contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.
- Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
- Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options is available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
- Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in their life. These benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
- Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs are premium-only plans (POPs) that offer eligible employees a complete Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit.
- Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to succeed financially. Therefore, we offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees