Procurement Specialist Full Time

Summary:

AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm with over 50,000 professionals, seeks a Procurement Specialist to work remotely, aligning with Pacific Timezone for a client in Sacramento, California. The role supports contract management for the California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR), ensuring efficient procurement and compliance. AECOM, a Fortune 500 company with $16.1 billion in 2024 revenue, delivers innovative solutions in transportation and infrastructure.

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.

Requirements:

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Master’s Degree/Juris Doctorate (preferred).
• FAC-C Professional, FAC-C Level II or III, or equivalent (preferred).
• 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 (preferred).
• 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.

Benefits:

• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Life benefits.
• AD&D benefits.
• 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.

Tagged as: AECOM, Contract Administration, Procurement Management, United States