Cynet Systems is hiring: Sourcing Technical Writer in Boston

We are looking for Sourcing Technical Writer for our client in Boston, MA

Job Title: Sourcing Technical Writer

Job Location: Boston, MA

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Pay Range: $30.90hr - $35.90hr

• IT Telecommunications and Network Services and Cellular Services and Devices.
• Facilities General and Office (FAC, OFF).
• Facilities and scaping and Waste Reduction (LND, WMR).
• Financial Services (FIN).
• Grocery, Clothing, and Energy (GRO, CLT, ENE.
• Health, Medical, Lab, and Public Safety (MED, PSE).
• IT equipment and Telecommunications (ITE, ITT).
• IT Software and Services (ITS).
• Professional Services and Sustainable Consultation (PRF, SFC).
• Trades person and Facility Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (TRD, MRO).
• Vehicle Acquisition and Vehicle Fleet Management (VEH, VFM).

Project Description and Goals:

• Review RFR, CUG and SOW templates.
• Problem areas include vague or unclear language, unclear technical specifications (RFR); unclear or missing necessary detail (SOW).
• Improve consistency of OSD documentation.
• Improve clarity and effectiveness of RFR’s and technical specifications.
• Improve the efficiency of the OSD Sourcing department by streamlining the writing and review process.
• Improve bidder response by posting clearer bid documents.
• Ensure accuracy of complex technical content.

Performance:

• The writers will be introduced to the 7-step strategic sourcing process, and the purpose of the department templates.
• The writers will work with current documents and templates and solicit feedback from Category Managers regarding desired improvements.
• Work with the Strategic Sourcing Team for two new contracts to create the RFR’s and SOW (ITS84 and ITS85).
• Create new RFR template.
• Create new CUG template.
• Create new SOW template.
• Provide guidelines for using the RFR template for specification writing.
• Create technical specifications that support project execution.
• Gather input from engineers, project managers, Strategic Sourcing Team members and other stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy.
• Review and revise existing technical documents.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, including procurement standards and regulatory requirements.