Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist

San Diego Convention Center Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

PTO 21 days

11 holidays

Employee assistance program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Supplemental health plans

Employee discounts

Free onsite dining

Job summary

San Diego Convention Center Corporation seeks a Procurement & Contracts Specialist to manage competitive processes, solicitations, and contract administration across departments. You will negotiate terms, prepare bids, and oversee purchase orders to ensure value and compliance.

The role emphasizes public-sector procurement practices, DIR registrations, and adherence to living wage and CSLB requirements, with a focus on cost-savings and supplier relationships within a dynamic venue environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or ten years related experience in business, supply chain, or government/non-profit environment.
• CPSM/CSCP/CPCM or equivalent are desired.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with public works, living wage, and contracting processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register and update DIR public works projects and provide required registrations.
• Draft, negotiate, and administer contracts and purchase orders.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Coordinate bids, RFQs/RFPs, and vendor evaluations.
• Ensure CSLB license/registration and insurance compliance.
• Analyze spend history and manage change orders.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor outreach

Cost optimization

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/supply chain

CPSM/CSCP/CPCM certification desired

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

San Diego Convention Center Corporation seeks a Procurement & Contracts Specialist to manage competitive processes, solicitations, and contract administration across departments. You will negotiate terms, prepare bids, and oversee purchase orders to ensure value and compliance.

The role emphasizes public-sector procurement practices, DIR registrations, and adherence to living wage and CSLB requirements, with a focus on cost-savings and supplier relationships within a dynamic venue environment.