What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Specialist position at Emmas Premium Services?
About Emma’s Premium Services
Emma’s Premium Services LLC is one of the nation’s fastest-growing e-commerce and logistics companies, featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Inc. Magazine. We specialize in inmate care packages, commissary supply, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment — proudly serving over 9 million families nationwide.
We’re expanding our presence into state correctional systems across the U.S., and we’re looking for a talented, detail-oriented professional to help us grow by managing vendor applications and government contracts.
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Position Summary
We are seeking a Government Vendor Application Specialist to lead our expansion into new state programs.
This role focuses on researching, completing, and submitting vendor applications to become an approved supplier for state and federal correctional departments.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized professional who can manage multiple applications and communicate effectively with government agencies.
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What You’ll Do
✅ Identify new state inmate package and commissary program opportunities.
✅ Complete vendor registration and qualification paperwork for state procurement portals.
✅ Prepare and submit RFPs, RFQs, and bid documents with supporting compliance materials.
✅ Maintain a tracking dashboard of application progress, deadlines, and renewal schedules.
✅ Coordinate required documentation — business registrations, W-9s, COIs, product specs, etc.
✅ Communicate with state procurement officers and follow up on pending submissions.
✅ Work closely with the executive team to achieve state approvals and growth milestones.
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You’ll Be Great at This Role If You Have:
• Prior experience with government contracting, vendor registration, or procurement.
• Strong administrative, research, and document organization skills.
• Excellent written communication — attention to detail is everything.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, online portals, and document management.
• Self-driven personality — able to manage multiple states and deadlines independently.
• Familiarity with correctional agencies or inmate care package programs is a plus, not required.