Contract Specialist
Title: Procurement Specialist
Location: Stockton, CA
Duration: 12-month contract + ext. (will likely be extended multiple years)
Start Date: ASAP
Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years in procurement, contract administration, or a related field
- Prior Public Works experience
- Experience with federally and state-funded contracts
- Experience putting out RFP’s and public contract solicitations
Day to Day:
Insight Global is looking for a Procurement Analyst for one of our clients that will be responsible for conducting formal and informal solicitations for professional services, public works, and architectural and engineering (A&E) contracts in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This person will administer contracts funded by various government sources and ensures adherence to procurement policies and procedures. Additionally, the Procurement Analyst manages and monitors social programs, including the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program and the State of California’s Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) programs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develops and administers Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), and other solicitation documents for professional services, public works, and A&E contracts.
- Conducts pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.
- Evaluates bids and proposals, facilitates selection committees, and prepares award recommendations.
- Negotiates contract terms and conditions in accordance with applicable laws and agency policies.
- Ensures procurement activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), California Public Contract Code, and other relevant guidelines.
