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Paul R. Knapp

Wichita

Summary

Procurement and contract management professional with 5+ years of experience optimizing sourcing strategies, negotiating agreements, and implementing enterprise contract management systems. Skilled in driving cost savings, ensuring compliance, and delivering data-driven insights to support executive decisions. Known for strong cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, and building lasting client partnerships.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Solutions Consultant

MARSHFIELD CONSULTING
01.2025 - Current
  • Lead cross-functional implementations of contract management systems, optimizing procurement workflows and driving process standardization across contract templates, negotiation strategies, and compliance requirements.
  • Advise stakeholders on contract drafting and language refinement to align with sourcing strategy, supplier engagement, and risk management objectives.
  • Train teams to execute playbooks and manage workflows, improving operational efficiency and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives.

Owner, Principal Consultant

PIONEER CONTRACT SOLUTIONS LLC
06.2024 - 01.2025
  • Led digital transformation initiatives to optimize procurement and contract management workflows, improving efficiency, compliance, and lifecycle visibility across supplier relationships.
  • Delivered tailored sourcing and contract solutions covering drafting, negotiation, implementation, and data-driven analysis to support cost savings and strategic decision-making.
  • Partnered with external technology providers to integrate and configure contract systems, enabling process automation, spend visibility, and scalable supplier engagement.

Sr. Services Consultant, Professional Services

EVISORT, INC.
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Directed enterprise-level implementation of AI-driven contract management systems, enhancing visibility into supplier agreements, spend categories, and sourcing compliance.
  • Streamlined migration and integration of legacy contracts and workflows to strengthen procurement continuity, risk management, and operational efficiency.
  • Advised cross-functional stakeholders on compliance, risk mitigation, and contract best practices, ensuring alignment with sourcing strategies and regulatory requirements.
  • Applied contract analytics and process improvements to support cost optimization, strengthen supplier partnerships, and enable long-term sourcing strategy success.
  • Remote

Contract Analyst, Strategic Procurement

HARVARD UNIVERSITY
06.2019 - 06.2022
  • Negotiated and managed high-volume supplier agreements, statements of work, and amendments, strengthening vendor relationships while ensuring compliance with sourcing and organizational standards.
  • Directed enterprise-wide contract management initiatives, designing and implementing systems that streamlined procurement processes, improved efficiency, and enhanced spend visibility.
  • Delivered large-scale training programs for 180+ contract managers and stakeholders, improving capabilities in negotiation, compliance, and sourcing best practices.
  • Led and mentored cross-functional team members, fostering expertise in contract management, supplier engagement, and process improvement.
  • Applied process improvement methodologies to optimize procurement and contract workflows, delivering cost savings, operational efficiency, and scalable solutions.

Legal Associate

INTEGREON, INC.
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Reviewed and analyzed corporate agreements to identify risks, compliance gaps, and key sourcing data, supporting the successful implementation of a new enterprise contract management system.
  • Provided high-quality stakeholder support and demonstrated strong aptitude for legal technology and process optimization, laying the foundation for advanced procurement and contract management expertise.

Congressional Intern, Rep. Joseph Kennedy III

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Handled constituent casework, resolving issues related to Social Security and Veterans Affairs by liaising with federal agencies and providing personalized support.
  • Conducted in-depth research on federal legislation, preparing briefs and reports to inform congressional staff on key policy issues.
  • Assisted in drafting correspondence and addressing constituent inquiries, ensuring prompt and accurate responses to legislative concerns.

Legal Intern, Chief Justice Paul Dawley

DISTRICT COURTS OF MASSACHUSETTS
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Performed in-depth research and analysis on complex regulations, synthesizing findings into actionable insights to guide senior decision-making.
  • Drafted executive-level reports and bulletins, translating technical and regulatory developments into clear recommendations for stakeholders.
  • Supported training and knowledge-sharing initiatives for senior professionals, enhancing organizational capability and compliance awareness.

Education

J.D. - Business Law and Financial Services Concentration

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL
Boston, MA
01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Performance

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Stillwater, OK
01.2016

Skills

  • Customer relationship management (CRM)

  • Contract Negotiations

  • Contract Drafting

  • Customer needs assessment

  • Business analysis

  • Technical requirement design

  • PoC demonstration

  • Proposal development

  • Requirements gathering

  • Multi-domain programming

  • Project management

Timeline

Solutions Consultant

MARSHFIELD CONSULTING
01.2025 - Current

Owner, Principal Consultant

PIONEER CONTRACT SOLUTIONS LLC
06.2024 - 01.2025

Sr. Services Consultant, Professional Services

EVISORT, INC.
06.2022 - 06.2024

Contract Analyst, Strategic Procurement

HARVARD UNIVERSITY
06.2019 - 06.2022

Legal Associate

INTEGREON, INC.
03.2019 - 06.2019

Congressional Intern, Rep. Joseph Kennedy III

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
09.2018 - 12.2018

Legal Intern, Chief Justice Paul Dawley

DISTRICT COURTS OF MASSACHUSETTS
06.2018 - 09.2018

J.D. - Business Law and Financial Services Concentration

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Performance

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

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