Senior Procurement Specialist

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to support public sector purchasing activities in Temecula, California. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who understands government procurement requirements and can manage competitive sourcing, contract development, and vendor negotiations with a high level of accuracy. The person in this role will help departments secure goods and services efficiently while maintaining compliance, transparency, and strong stewardship of public funds.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and release of formal solicitations such as bids, proposals, and qualification-based requests for a public agency environment.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement activities to ensure purchasing actions align with applicable laws, policies, and established public sector procedures.
• Support public works purchasing efforts by coordinating bid documentation, contract materials, and communication with internal stakeholders.
• Organize and facilitate evaluation processes for vendor responses, helping maintain impartiality, documentation quality, and procedural compliance.
• Prepare, review, and administer contracts, amendments, and related purchasing records for goods and services acquisitions.
• Negotiate pricing, service expectations, and contractual terms with suppliers and contractors to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Perform market analysis, cost comparisons, and sourcing research to support competitive and best-value purchasing decisions.
• Advise internal departments on procurement strategy, purchasing requirements, and contract-related processes while maintaining complete audit-ready files.
• Track supplier performance, contract changes, renewals, and compliance matters, and assist with resolving vendor questions or procurement disputes as needed.

Requirements

• Direct experience in government or public sector procurement is required.
• Background in public purchasing, including formal competitive solicitation methods, is essential.
• Experience supporting procurement activities for public works projects is required.
• Working knowledge of public contracting regulations, compliance standards, and procurement documentation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and manage contracts, amendments, purchase orders, and related procurement records.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and contract administration skills within a structured purchasing environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments, vendors, contractors, and evaluation teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.