Procurement Specialist
Core
Manage, prepare, and analyze contracts and procurement agreements for the California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) project.
Role type
Procurement Specialist (Contract Management)
Builds
Procurement agreements, purchase orders, and contract documentation for CAHSR infrastructure projects.
Domain
Transportation infrastructure / Public sector contracting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
contract negotiation, cost and price analysis, market research, contract drafting, compliance monitoring, stakeholder coordination, risk mitigation, procurement process execution, purchase order management, contract lifecycle management
Preferred skills
Master's Degree or Juris Doctorate, FAC-C certification, DAWIA Level II or III, contract management principles, pricing structures, negotiation strategies, project support, finance knowledge, proposal development
Technologies
data systems, pricing tools
Responsibilities
Formulate contracting approaches and determine contract types; perform cost and price analysis for negotiations; maintain liaison with contractors to interpret obligations and resolve problems; coordinate with legal, finance, and other departments for compliance; implement contract management policies; monitor contract execution and maintain records; provide training on contract issues; collaborate with stakeholders to align contracts with business objectives; review and negotiate contract terms to mitigate risk; prepare purchase orders and track requisitions and orders.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC