Procurement Navigator

About the Role
The Procurement Navigator is a community-focused position designed to support small and minority-owned businesses in navigating public procurement processes. This role blends outreach, relationship building, and opportunity tracking to help local businesses gain access to government contracts and business development resources.

The Procurement Navigator will serve as the first point of contact for small businesses, guiding them through procurement opportunities and connecting them with valuable resources. This position requires strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, and a commitment to making a lasting impact in the community.

Key Responsibilities

Outreach & Engagement:

• Conduct intake meetings and provide navigation support for small business owners.
• Connect entrepreneurs with procurement, certification, and business development resources.
• Represent the organization at events, workshops, and site visits.

Relationship Building:

• Build partnerships with chambers of commerce, trade associations, and business development organizations.
• Act as a trusted resource for both small businesses and community partners.

Procurement Opportunity Engagement:

• Track and share upcoming procurement opportunities.
• Conduct targeted outreach aligned with business capabilities and contract opportunities.

Communication & Reporting:

• Capture business feedback and share insights with leadership.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and submit monthly activity and outcome reports.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, communications, or related field OR 10 years of equivalent experience in procurement, nonprofit, or small business development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (strongly preferred, not required).
• Experience as a small business owner or working with small business development programs.
• Knowledge of public procurement or government contracting.
• Service-oriented approach to problem solving.

Benefits:

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (in-office).
• Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Time Off: 80 hours PTO + 40 hours sick leave + paid holidays.

Mosaic Human Capital Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment offers are contingent upon successfully completing background checks and any applicable pre-employment requirements.