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ManpowerGroup Temporary Procurement Contract Specialist II in Rancho Cucamonga, California
Position: Procurement Contract Specialist II
Location: US-CA-Rancho Cucamonga (Hybrid Work Model)
Contract Length: 6 months – possibility to convert to FTE
Pay Rate: $38.49/hr or $80,059/yr
Company Overview:
We are the largest not-for-profit Medi-Cal and Medicare health plan in the Inland Empire, renowned as a "Great Place to Work." With a commitment to serving over 1.5 million members, we offer quality, accessible healthcare services. We invite candidates to join our team and contribute to our mission of "healing and inspiring the human spirit."
Job Overview:
As a Procurement Contract Specialist II, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping mid-level, multi-year, and multi-departmental procurement contracts and awards. Collaborating closely with multiple departments, you'll oversee the development and negotiation of professional services, consulting services, materials, supplies, and equipment contracts. Your expertise will ensure compliance with industry standards, legal requirements, and best practices, while minimizing our exposure to risk.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development and negotiation of mid-level, multi-year procurement contracts and awards for professional services, consulting services, materials, supplies, and equipment.
Collaborate with multiple departments to select equitable and efficient solicitation processes, negotiate contracts, and ensure successful contract implementation.
Review and adhere to compliance with departmental policies, fiscal regulations, and state and federal procurement requirements.
Analyze proposals, define contract specifications, and recommend contract types to mitigate risk.
Mediate disputes and facilitate equitable agreements between us and contractors.
Prepare clear and concise reports, recommendations, and correspondence.
Conduct market research and complex cost analysis to inform procurement decisions.
Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
Verify fund availability and maintain accurate records of procurement requests and purchases.
Prepare Board Letters and support documentation for contract approvals.
Assist Legal with public record requests in accordance with the California Public Records Act.
Utilize computers and procurement software systems effectively.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred; in lieu of a degree, four years of additional relevant work experience required.
Four years of procurement and contracting experience, including contract negotiation.
Knowledge of procurement methods, procedures, contract management systems, and contracting principles.
Strong analytical, written, and communication skills.
Commitment to a team-oriented culture and excellent customer service.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform word processing, filing, and computer-based tasks.
Regular sitting and indoor work; occasional attendance at meetings and events.
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.