Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist

AECOM; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support CAHSR contracts in a hybrid Sacramento setting. You will manage contracts, perform cost analyses, and drive efficient procurement to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

The role requires strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills, with collaboration across legal, finance, and other departments to ensure compliance and alignment with business objectives. Hybrid work model in Sacramento is offered.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in contract management, the principles, contractual terms, pricing structures, pricing tools and data systems, negotiation, project support, finance, contracting, or proposals.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate in writing and in person.
• Demonstrated well-developed organizational and time-management skills and proven ability to prioritize multiple demands and meet established deadlines and commitments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities within strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Master’s Degree/Juris Doctorate

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge and utilization of efficient procurement processes, market research, and good business management to ensure timely delivery of goods and services to the customer.
• Utilizes innovative cost and time efficient strategies in decision-making in the acquisition process.
• Determines the type of contract best suited to the requirement, developed with appropriate clauses and terms and conditions applicable to the solicitation.
• Performs cost and price analysis for all negotiations and supporting documentation for price fair and reasonableness determinations.
• Maintains liaison with the contractor to interpret contractual obligations and provide problem resolution under the direction of the Contract Manager.
• Coordinating with legal, finance, and other departments ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Implementing contract management policies and procedures, and identifying areas for improvement
• Monitoring contract execution to ensure obligations are met, while maintaining detailed records of contract documents and communications
• Providing training and guidance on contract-related issues to teammates/staff
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to ensure contracts align with business objectives and risk tolerance.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as internal CAHSR policies and regulations.
• Under management’s supervision, coordinates review of developed customized contract drafts by stakeholders to mitigate risk.
• Under management’s supervision, reviews, modifies, and negotiates contract terms and conditions to mitigate risk.
• Prepares, maintains and reviews purchasing files, reports and price lists. Prepares purchase orders and sends copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
• Actively aware of safety in day-to-day activities.
• Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations in a timely manner supporting CAHSR needs.
• Under management’s supervision, compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best acquisition method, while preparing all PreAward/PreSolicitation documentation.
• Tracks the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
• Contributes to the overall success of the AECOM and CAHSR office by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Education

BA/BS required

Master’s Degree/JD

FAC-C / DAWIA Level II/III

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support CAHSR contracts in a hybrid Sacramento setting. You will manage contracts, perform cost analyses, and drive efficient procurement to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

The role requires strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills, with collaboration across legal, finance, and other departments to ensure compliance and alignment with business objectives. Hybrid work model in Sacramento is offered.