Procurement Specialist

Role Overview

• support the efficient execution for managing, preparing, and analyzing contracts and procurement agreements for CAHSR.
• Applies knowledge and utilization of both efficient procurement processes, market research, and good business management.
• Utilizes innovative cost and time efficient strategies in decision-making in the acquisition process.
• Formulates the contracting approach that will satisfy the requirement.
• Determines the type of contract best suited to the requirement, developed by the appropriate special 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, 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.
• Prepares, maintains and reviews purchasing files, reports and price lists.
• Prepares purchase orders and sends copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
• Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations in a timely manner.
• Tracks the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.

Requirements

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Master’s Degree/Juris Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in contract management.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate in writing and in person.
• Demonstrated well-developed organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities within strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan