Procurement Specialist - Indirect Procurement

What You’ll Do (Job Duties)

• Responsible for procurement and management of assigned commodities supporting Engineering Services, contingent and temporary labor, university research agreements, and related indirect categories.
• Lead commercial negotiations for engineering services, contingent labor, research agreements, and other indirect service contracts.
• Develop sourcing, contracting, and supplier management strategies that align with Engineering objectives and business requirements.
• Manage supplier performance, service-level agreements (SLAs), compliance requirements, and risk mitigation activities across assigned suppliers.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to develop RFPs, define SOW requirements, evaluate proposals, and execute supplier agreements.
• Support procurement execution activities, including purchase order management, contract administration, invoice resolution, and supplier onboarding.

What You Have (Core Skills)

• Procurement & Cost Management: Experience developing sourcing strategies, conducting Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and executing procurement activities that support business objectives.
• Negotiation: Proven experience leading commercial negotiations for engineering services, contingent labor, and other indirect spend categories, including pricing, rate structures, liability provisions, intellectual property protections, and service-level commitments.
• Supplier Management: Ability to develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, drive supplier performance, implement governance processes, and mitigate commercial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Category Management: Experience supporting category strategy development through spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier evaluation, and sourcing initiatives that drive cost savings and business value.
• Matrix Management: Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels, building strong stakeholder relationships while balancing competing priorities to achieve business objectives.
• Data Analytics: Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting procurement and business data to identify trends, measure performance, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contract Management: Demonstrated ability to negotiate, administer, and manage complex commercial agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and other contractual documents throughout the contract lifecycle.

Additional Details

• Work location: San Diego, CA (Harbor Drive facility)
• Relocation assistance IS NOT available for this position
• Visa sponsorship IS NOT available for this position
• This position requires working onsite 5 days per week (Mon-Fri)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with strong experience in the Purchasing & Procurement job function
• Fluent in Business English in written and oral form
• Top Candidates Will Also Have:
• Bachelor's degree with at least 7-9 years, or Master’s degree with at least 5-7 years, of purchasing and procurement experience
• Experience in managing complex and long-term contractual agreements (various contract types including Master Agreements, Schedules, Statements of Work, Terms and Conditions, Non-Disclosure Agreements)
• Experience in interpreting and negotiating contractual elements, both legal and commercial in nature (including Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, Indemnification, Limit of Liability, Warranty)
• Experience in the development of long-term supplier relationships and strategic sourcing strategies
• Sound analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Solid communication skills, high initiative, assertiveness, and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted purchasing practices and policies

Summary Pay Range

Pay Range: $112,704.00 - $169,056.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits*
• Life Insurance*
• Parental leave*
• Adoption benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement

Posting Dates

July 16, 2026 - August 6, 2026