Procurement and Contract Specialist

22nd Century Technologies Inc. (TSCTI); San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) seeks a Procurement Contract Specialist in California to guide City departments in multi-year contracts for professional services, consulting, and equipment.

The role emphasizes independent contract development, vendor liaison, and ensuring compliance with city policies. The specialist negotiates, writes solicitations, and advises on contract types to minimize risk while leading teams on high-value procurements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration, or related field; and three (3) years of progressively responsible advanced level contract administration and compliance, and bid/proposal administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A valid State driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Works independently in developing and coordinating complex contracts for commodities or services with multiple departments; researches, develops and maintains vendor product information lists; surveys multiple departments to determine product and service needs.
• Assists in developing and defining contract specifications; writes solicitations for bids (e.g., Request for Proposals, Requests for Quotations, Invitations to Bid); analyses and determines most appropriate contract types to reduce City's exposure to risk.
• Reviews findings for accuracy, cost-effectiveness, adherence to standards, codes, and City policies and procedures; identifies operational problems and formulates appropriate solutions.
• Communicates and acts as a liaison between vendors and department users to develop compromises and resolve contractual problems or complaints; organizes, directs, and leads negotiating teams in evaluating and negotiating contracts.
• Develops and presents training sessions for City staff on purchasing related procedures and policies; markets City awards to other political subdivisions when applicable.
• Handles high-risk, high-volume and high-dollar value purchasing projects
• Supervises, assigns, and evaluates work of subordinate staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Duration: 5+ Months

Summary:

• Under general direction, purchases, negotiates, and provides an advisory role to City departments in the development of multi-year and/or multi-departmental contracts, and awards for professional services, consultant services, materials, supplies, and equipment; ensures adherence to established procurement procedures; and performs other related duties as required.
• The Procurement Contract Specialist is a specialized class in the purchasing series assigned to the Finance Department and reports to the Purchasing Division Manager.
• Positions are assigned the full span of City purchasing responsibility which includes assisting and advising departments in selection of the most equitable and efficient solicitation process, negotiations, and for major contract implementation.
• The Procurement Contract Specialist may supervise support staff and lower levels within the purchasing series.
• The Procurement Contract Specialist is distinguished from the class of Purchasing Division Manager by the former having assignment to more complicated tasks, independence in procurement methods and solicitation processes used, high dollar and complexity, and the multiplicity of contracts employed.

Job Description :

• Works independently in developing and coordinating complex contracts for commodities or services with multiple departments; researches, develops and maintains vendor product information lists; surveys multiple departments to determine product and service needs.
• Assists in developing and defining contract specifications; writes solicitations for bids (e.g., Request for Proposals, Requests for Quotations, Invitations to Bid); analyses and determines most appropriate contract types to reduce City's exposure to risk.
• Reviews findings for accuracy, cost-effectiveness, adherence to standards, codes, and City policies and procedures; identifies operational problems and formulates appropriate solutions.
• Communicates and acts as a liaison between vendors and department users to develop compromises and resolve contractual problems or complaints; organizes, directs, and leads negotiating teams in evaluatingand negotiating contracts.
• Develops and presents training sessions for City staff on purchasing related procedures and policies; markets City awards to other political subdivisions when applicable.
• Handles high-risk, high-volume and high-dollar value purchasing projects
• Supervises, assigns, and evaluates work of subordinate staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration, or related field; and three (3) years of progressively responsible advanced level contract administration and compliance, and bid/proposal administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A valid State driver's license is required.

Company Description

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) is one of the fastest-growing IT Services Integrators and Workforce Solutions providers in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a workforce of 6,000+ professionals, including 600+ Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), delivering mission-critical solutions across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, and McLean, VA, with 14 regional offices nationwide, TSCTI provides comprehensive solutions in Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Modernization, DevSecOps, Managed Services, Workforce Solutions, and Healthcare Staffing. We are a trusted partner to Federal, State, Local, Education (SLED), Healthcare, and Commercial organizations, delivering innovative technology and talent solutions that enable our clients to achieve their strategic objectives. As one of the nation's leading Healthcare Workforce Solutions providers, TSCTI supports federal healthcare systems, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, state and local healthcare agencies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and commercial healthcare organizations. We recruit and place highly qualified healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties, including physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, allied health professionals, behavioral health specialists, laboratory personnel, pharmacy professionals, and healthcare administrative staff. Our healthcare solutions ensure continuity of care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance. With a strong commitment to quality and compliance, TSCTI operates through CMMI Level 3 (Development & Services) and ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified processes, ensuring consistent service excellence, operational maturity, and information security. Today, we proudly support 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 Federal agencies, 50 State governments, 115+ Local agencies, 37 School Districts, numerous healthcare organizations, and 80+ Fortune 500 and commercial clients. TSCTI has earned numerous industry recognitions, including being named among Forbes America's Best Large Employers, Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Forbes Best Employers for Tech Workers, Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and a 13-time Inc. 5000 honoree. The company has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work and continues to expand its capabilities through strategic innovation, acquisitions, and investments in emerging technologies. At TSCTI, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace where innovation thrives and careers flourish. Whether delivering cutting-edge technology solutions or connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers, we consistently exceed our clients' expectations while empowering our employees to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Company Description

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) is one of the fastest-growing IT Services Integrators and Workforce Solutions providers in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a workforce of 6,000+ professionals, including 600+ Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), delivering mission-critical solutions across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, and McLean, VA, with 14 regional offices nationwide, TSCTI provides comprehensive solutions in Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Modernization, DevSecOps, Managed Services, Workforce Solutions, and Healthcare Staffing. We are a trusted partner to Federal, State, Local, Education (SLED), Healthcare, and Commercial organizations, delivering innovative technology and talent solutions that enable our clients to achieve their strategic objectives. As one of the nation's leading Healthcare Workforce Solutions providers, TSCTI supports federal healthcare systems, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, state and local healthcare agencies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and commercial healthcare organizations. We recruit and place highly qualified healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties, including physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, allied health professionals, behavioral health specialists, laboratory personnel, pharmacy professionals, and healthcare administrative staff. Our healthcare solutions ensure continuity of care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance. With a strong commitment to quality and compliance, TSCTI operates through CMMI Level 3 (Development & Services) and ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified processes, ensuring consistent service excellence, operational maturity, and information security. Today, we proudly support 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 Federal agencies, 50 State governments, 115+ Local agencies, 37 School Districts, numerous healthcare organizations, and 80+ Fortune 500 and commercial clients. TSCTI has earned numerous industry recognitions, including being named among Forbes America's Best Large Employers, Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Forbes Best Employers for Tech Workers, Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and a 13-time Inc. 5000 honoree. The company has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work and continues to expand its capabilities through strategic innovation, acquisitions, and investments in emerging technologies. At TSCTI, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace where innovation thrives and careers flourish. Whether delivering cutting-edge technology solutions or connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers, we consistently exceed our clients' expectations while empowering our employees to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.