Procurement & Grants Specialist

About The Role :

The ideal candidate for this role brings a solid background in procurement and grant-making with a focus on U.S. federal compliance. They are organized with an affinity for itemized tracking and timely follow-up to ensure completion of tasks and projects. They are an advocate for VentureWell's processes and policies, creating clear communication and guidance for the organization through internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) documentation, written communication, and open discussions. We're seeking a strong communicator who will partner with VentureWell staff and potential contractors, serving as a key liaison in advancing our work.

This role reports to the Procurement & Grants Manager.

Responsibilities :

Procurement (50% of time)

• Provide procurement guidance and support for grant awards and purchases made using federal or private donor funds
• Assist with the preparation of Requests for Proposal (RFP) & Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) documentation
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to schedule meetings and deadlines
• Administrator of procurement inbox; reviewing and responding to internal and external stakeholder correspondence
• Facilitate evaluation and review calls to assess vendor proposals and ensure fair, transparent selection decisions
• Perform targeted outreach for active solicitations
• Responsible for fostering clear, timely communication between proposers and the procurement team to support a smooth and transparent process
• Provide timely status updates to internal stakeholders on active solicitations
• Assist the Procurement & Grants Manager with managing VentureWell's small business subcontracting plans, including coordinating outreach efforts and achieving related goals
• Assist with promoting and supporting VentureWell's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by expanding outreach to qualified vendors and consultants from underrepresented groups

Grants Administration (40% of time)

General Administrative Support (10% of time)

What You Bring :

Across the Board, VentureWell Staff :

Our Benefits

What We Offer :

About VentureWell :

VentureWell supports the cultivation of science and technology inventors and the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems critical to their success. Since its founding in 1995, VentureWell has funded or trained over 19,000 early-stage science and technology inventors and innovators, resulting in the emergence of more than 6,100+ ventures with groundbreaking technological advancements in fields like biomedicine and healthcare, sustainable energy and materials, and solutions for low-resource settings. The ventures it has supported have raised subsequent funds totaling more than $7.8 billion and are reaching millions of people globally.

Visit venturewell.org to learn more.