Procurement & Contract Acquisition Specialist

Procurement & Contract Acquisition Specialist

Location: Greater Houston Area (Hybrid / Field)

Compensation: $50,000–$60,000 base + tiered commissions (3–10%)

About A Hug Away Healthcare:

A Hug Away Healthcare is a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned and Woman‑Owned healthcare services and medical equipment company focused on supporting government agencies, clinics, physician offices, schools, and major public events. We are certified with Harris County, Port Houston, and METRO, and completing our SBA VetCert SDVOSB verification to expand access to federal set‑aside contracting.

We are seeking a high‑activity, performance‑driven Procurement & Contract Acquisition Specialist whose primary responsibility is to win NEW contracts through government procurement portals, private healthcare buyers, public agencies, and school systems.

This is a hunting position , not a management or internal procurement role. Your success is measured entirely by activity, pipeline, outreach, and awards won —especially within your first 90 days .

1. Contract Acquisition (Primary Role)

• Identify, pursue, and WIN contracts with:
  • Government agencies (city, county, state, federal)
  • Clinics and private practices
  • School districts (K–12, charter, private, universities)
  • Healthcare systems, public health programs, and event organizers
• Work daily in procurement portals (training provided):
  • Harris County Bonfire
  • City of Houston Beacon
  • Port Houston BuySpeed/Workday
  • METRO Vendor System
  • TxSmartBuy
  • SAM.gov
  • HCHSA (World Cup 2026) Bid Management System

2. Daily & Weekly Outreach Requirements

Daily Minimums:

• 5 outbound touchpoints per day (calls, emails, LinkedIn, portal messages).
• 1 new solicitation screened per day.
• Log all activity by 5 PM daily.

Weekly Minimums:

• 10–15 buyer touchpoints
• 2–3 capability briefings/buyer meetings
• 5–7 solicitations screened
• 1–2 bid/no‑bid decisions
• 1–2 proposal submissions (after week 2)
• Weekly Friday activity report required

3. Proposal Preparation:

• Complete full bid packages (administrative sections, pricing, capability statements, technical responses).
• Manage deadlines across multiple solicitation portals.

4. Market Expansion:

Target new, recurring revenue with:

• Clinics & doctor offices
• Schools
• Behavioral health programs
• Wellness/therapy providers
• Medical supply purchasers
• Government departments

90‑Day Performance Requirements (Mandatory):

To remain in the role, you must achieve ALL of the following in your first 90 days:

1. WIN at least ONE (1) contract award or have Sales totaling 100,000 or more:

Maybe:

• Set‑aside award
• Open‑market award
• Pilot contract
• Multiple Vendor Sales

2. Meet daily & weekly KPIs consistently:

(Defined above)

3. Maintain 100% compliance within the first 14 days:

• All portal registrations are complete
• All profiles updated (NAICS/NIGP codes, COIs, certifications)
• All activity logged daily (Salesforce)
• Coordinate other registrations in prep for aggressive sales/contracting

Failure to meet these requirements may result in role review, separation, or termination.

Base Salary:

$50,000 – $60,000 (Conservative base to prioritize performance)

Tiered Commission Structure (Your Exact Percentages):

Contract and Sales Value Commission %
$200,000 – $350,000 | 3%
$351,000 – $500,000 | 5%
$500,001 – $1,500,000 | 8%
$2,000,000 and above | 10%

Commission Terms:

• Paid only on net revenue collected
• Paid only after the client's payment is received
• Applies to government + commercial buyers
• Applies to medical supplies, equipment, wellness/therapy services, and event contracts
• Commission is uncapped
• Multi‑year contracts apply the rate to year one, unless stated otherwise

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience with government contracting, procurement portals, and B2B sales
• Strong communication and follow‑through
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
• Healthcare, medical equipment, or wellness services background (preferred)
• Proposal, grant writing, and documentation experience (preferred)
• Find, coordinate, and respond to contracting opportunities (a plus)

To Apply:

Send your résumé and any relevant proposal samples to:

[email protected] and [email protected]
Subject Line: Procurement & Contract Acquisition Specialist

A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc. is not just a brick-and-mortar company; we are one of the best Female Owned healthcare agencies in Katy and Houston (Texas), with a comprehensive team of professional experts with over 35 years of experience. Choosing a dependable, cost-effective, and well-qualified home health, hospice, medical supply, or health help in Katy and Houston, TX, can be exhausting. That is why we are here. We are a women owned Hospice and Healthcare company that puts its customers first. If you'd like to be part of the team at A Hug Away, apply now!