Procurement Specialist

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support contract administration and procurement activities for a Contract position in Thousand Palms, California. In this role, you will help manage agreements from initial review through closeout while ensuring financial accuracy, policy adherence, and strong coordination across project and compliance teams. The ideal candidate brings experience evaluating contract documents, monitoring spend, and helping reduce risk throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Responsibilities:
• Assess proposals, amendments, and procurement documents to confirm completeness, practical viability, pricing reasonableness, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Review contractor change requests and value-driven alternatives, then help determine appropriate next steps based on contractual and business impact.
• Support negotiations related to revised costs, timelines, and other terms associated with contract updates and change orders.
• Examine invoices and supporting records to verify they match approved scope, billing terms, and contractual obligations before approval.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to track contract spending, identify concerns early, and help keep expenses within approved parameters.
• Monitor active agreements for performance or financial risk and elevate issues to procurement leadership when corrective action may be needed.
• Work alongside quality and compliance stakeholders to confirm vendors are meeting contractual requirements, including subcontracting obligations where applicable.
• Prepare and organize reports, presentations, deadlines, renewal notices, and closeout documentation to support effective contract oversight.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in procurement, contract administration, contract compliance, or a related finance-focused role.
• Working knowledge of corporate procurement practices, purchase order processes, buying procedures, and contract lifecycle support.
• Demonstrated ability to review invoices, contract revisions, change orders, and supporting documentation with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience participating in contract negotiations and evaluating cost or schedule impacts tied to agreement changes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including the ability to prepare reports, track contract details, and maintain documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with Project Managers, contractors, compliance personnel, and procurement leadership.

Compensation

$27.71-$32.09 Hourly

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