Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist Full-time State/Province: California Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: Americas Primary Location: US - Sacramento, CA - 2020 L St Compensation: USD 90000 - USD 160000 - yearly Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is seeking a Procurement Specialist to work a hybrid schedule which is located in Sacramento, CA.

This role will support the efficient execution for managing, preparing, and analyzing contracts and procurement agreements for CAHSR.

Applies knowledge and utilization of both efficient procurement processes, market research, and good business management to ensure timely delivery of goods and services to the customer. Utilizes innovative cost and time efficient strategies in decision-making in the acquisition process. Formulates the contracting approach to be taken that will best satisfy the requirement. Determines the type of contract best suited to the requirement, developed by the appropriate special clauses and terms and conditions applicable to the solicitation. Performs cost and price analysis for all negotiations and supporting documentation for price fair and reasonableness determinations. Throughout the life of the A/E, supply, construction, information technology, utility and service contract, maintains liaison with the contractor to interpret contractual obligations and provide problem resolution under the direction of the Contract Manager. Coordinating with legal, finance, and other departments ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements Implementing contract management policies and procedures, and identifying areas for improvement Monitoring contract execution to ensure obligations are met, while maintaining detailed records of contract documents and communications Providing training and guidance on contract-related issues to teammates/staff Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to ensure contracts align with business objectives and risk tolerance. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as internal CAHSR policies and regulations. Under management’s supervision, coordinates review of developed customized contract drafts by stakeholders (i.e. Legal - based on associated risk, Risk Management & Insurance Services, Audit Services, Environmental Services, Safety, etc.) to mitigate risk. Under management’s supervision, reviews, modifies, and negotiates contract terms and conditions to mitigate risk. Prepares, maintains and reviews purchasing files, reports and price lists. Prepares purchase orders and sends copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests. Actively aware of safety in day-to-day activities. Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations in a timely manner supporting CAHSR needs. Under management’s supervision, compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best