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Senior Associate, Procurement & Contracts

ProcurementProcurementOtherRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200Since 1993H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

94 days ago

Salary

$125K - $140K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Senior Associate, Procurement & Contracts

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.

• Lead and manage dining advisory projects, developing and overseeing key deliverables such as dining master plans, needs assessments, operational and service audits, contractor solicitation processes, financial reviews and modeling, business plans, and market analyses • Serve as the firm's subject matter expert for dining procurement and solicitation efforts, managing the full lifecycle of contractor solicitation processes including schedule development, RFP drafting and evaluation, operating agreement and contract development, and client advising on business terms • Advise clients through planning, negotiation, and implementation of dining operating agreements, working closely with institutional leadership, legal counsel, and prospective service partners • Act as a primary client relationship manager on assigned engagements, ensuring clear communication, timely follow-through, and high-quality outcomes • Coordinate and integrate dining advisory work with broader B&D planning efforts across other practice areas to support comprehensive institutional strategies • Develop and deliver high-quality client presentations, reports, and project documentation that translate complex information into clear, actionable recommendations • Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring schedules, scopes, budgets, and quality expectations are met • Supervise and mentor analysts, associates, and consultants assigned to dining project teams, providing guidance, feedback, and coaching • Participate actively in B&D's business development efforts, including proposal development, conference participation, article writing, and cultivation of new and existing client relationships • Contribute to the continued evolution of B&D's dining advisory capabilities by improving tools, templates, methodologies, and best practices • Support firmwide research and development initiatives and participate in professional development and internal training opportunities.

Job Requirements

  • 7+ years of professional experience in dining services consulting, foodservice operations, management consulting, procurement, or contract administration, with at least 4 years of direct experience in dining solicitations, procurement, or contract management
  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field required; legal education or training (J.D., MBA, paralegal, or similar) strongly preferred
  • Experience working with college or university dining operations is strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, contract-driven advisory engagements with confidence and sound judgment
  • Strong understanding of legal, operational, and business terms related to dining operating agreements and procurement processes
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills
  • Outstanding written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently while leading teams in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
  • Willingness to travel two or more times per month
  • Clear alignment with B&D's mission, values, and collaborative approach
  • Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid health, dental, and prescription coverage for employees and children
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Generous PTO
  • 401(k) employer contributions
  • Paid parental leave
  • More

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