Procurement Specialist

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations for an organization in the import/export industry based in Stockton, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can coordinate sourcing and contracting activities while balancing cost, quality, and compliance. The role works closely with internal teams and suppliers to keep procurement activities organized, efficient, and aligned with business objectives.Responsibilities:• Coordinate the full purchasing cycle, from intake of requests through final agreement execution, to secure goods and services on schedule and within budget.• Work with department stakeholders to clarify business needs, develop detailed purchase specifications, and determine effective sourcing approaches.• Prepare and distribute solicitation materials such as bid packages, request documents, and related notices to support fair and competitive vendor participation.• Assess supplier submissions by reviewing pricing, completeness, compliance, and overall value to help guide award recommendations.• Support contract administration by assisting with agreement drafting, amendment processing, spend tracking, and vendor performance follow-up.• Maintain productive supplier relationships, address service or delivery concerns, and help ensure vendors meet agreed expectations.• Perform market and supplier research to identify competitive options, cost reduction opportunities, and procurement improvements.• Monitor procurement activity for adherence to organizational standards and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.• Track purchasing data, review spending patterns, prepare reports, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities.• Provide guidance to staff on procurement procedures, maintain accurate purchasing and vendor records, and assist with audits, training, and special projects.For immediate consideration please contact Cortney 209-225-2014