Procurement Specialist - Materials

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Procurement Specialist - Materials for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role will support the efficient execution for managing, preparing, and analyzing contracts and procurement agreements for CAHSR.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies knowledge and utilization of both 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.
• Formulates the contracting approach to be taken that will best 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.
• Throughout the life of the A/E, supply, construction, information technology, utility and service contract, 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 (i.e. Legal - based on associated risk, Risk Management & Insurance Services, Audit Services, Environmental Services, Safety, etc.) 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree/Juris Doctorate
• FAC-C Professional, DAWIA Level II or III, or equivalent. 
• 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