Procurement Specialist

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and contract activities for a non-profit organization in Stockton, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can balance compliance, vendor coordination, and day-to-day procurement operations in a structured public-sector-style environment. The person in this role will help secure goods and services efficiently, maintain accurate records, and support stakeholders through each stage of the purchasing process.Responsibilities:• Evaluate sourcing options by comparing cost, quality, service levels, and availability to recommend effective purchasing decisions.• Negotiate purchasing terms, renewals, pricing, and contract language while promoting compliant and cost-conscious procurement practices.• Foster productive working relationships with suppliers, internal teams, and community partners to support ongoing purchasing needs.• Arrange vendor presentations and product demonstrations for materials, equipment, and services under consideration.• Review insurance documentation from vendors, confirm required coverage is in place, and coordinate certificate requests related to off-site activities.• Examine purchase requisitions to determine the appropriate procurement approach, ensuring alignment with competitive bidding rules, sole-source standards, and organizational policies.• Prepare and support documents such as credit applications, contracts, public works agreements, bid packages, requests for quotations, and proposal materials.• Maintain procurement records, vendor files, spreadsheets, and databases while producing reports tied to contracts, purchasing activity, and asset tracking.• Monitor inventory and asset-related information through audits and reporting to support accountability and accurate recordkeeping.• Act as a liaison between staff and suppliers to resolve delivery issues, damaged or incorrect orders, invoice discrepancies, back orders, and receipt verification.For immediate consideration please contact Cortney at 209-225-2014