Procurement Specialist

Allied Staff Augmentation Partners, Inc. ( ASAP, Inc. ); San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 96,432 - 130,872; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing and procurement company in California seeks a Procurement Specialist to develop and implement sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement and sourcing with a focus on supplier relationships, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing. This contract position offers a base pay range of $70.00/hr - $95.00/hr with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in sourcing.
• 6 years of work experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop category plans and sourcing strategies.
• Lead competitive bidding processes.
• Negotiate and manage contracts for compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification

PMP-Project Management Professional certification

Tools

ARIBA

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

This range is provided by Allied Staff Augmentation Partners, Inc. ( ASAP, Inc. ). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $95.00/hr

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The Procurement organization is the functional lead for the procurement of materials and services. The department collaborates with internal clients and suppliers managing more than $12 billion of annual company spend to develop mutually beneficial total value solutions for goods and services. The department provides the following services to internal clients: procurement of goods and services, strategic sourcing and cost savings, category management, supplier relationship management, supplier diversity planning, execution and outreach, compliance management, ongoing procurement field support and management of the source to pay cycle.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and implements category plans and sourcing strategies for low-to-medium complexity categories that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and ensure supply continuity.
• Leads competitive bidding processes including RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations to secure best-value agreements.
• Negotiates, drafts, and manages contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards.
• Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with the company’s safety, reliability, and sustainability goals.
• Partners with and influences cross-functional stakeholders and teams in developing sourcing and negotiation strategies for low-to-medium complexity spend categories
• Maintains awareness of industry and market trends, supplier landscapes, and regulatory changes to drive informed decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• 4 years of experience in sourcing
• 6 years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in the utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors
• Experience sourcing in Consulting / Professional Services, Construction / Related Services, or Materials
• Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations, develop contract structures, and drive favorable outcomes
• Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging spend analytics, cost modeling, and digital procurement tools to optimize category strategies
• Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Ability to develop strategic supplier partnerships, managing performance scorecards, and fostering supplier-driven innovation
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, operations leaders, and legal teams, to align procurement strategies with business priorities
• Competency in building and leading strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
• Ability to apply project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level
• Knowledge of database and information systems – e.g., ARIBA, SAP, etc. – as needed to perform at the job level
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products – e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access – as needed to perform at the job level
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and to drive projects of low-to-medium complexity
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification
• PMP-Project Management Professional certification
• ISM-Institute for Supply Management CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management certification, or similar certification(s)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Purchasing, Product Management, and Engineering

Industries

• Electric Power Generation, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Utilities