Procurement Specialist

Sourcing, Contract, and Procurement Specialist

Status: 6 months temp contract (eligible for extension)
Location: Santa Clara, CA

Responsibilities:

• Review IT and business contracts and other project-related documentation to identify and mitigate company risk or liability.
• Draft and propose alternative contract text and provide supporting commentary regarding changes.
• Support corporate procurement development activities, including vendor research and due diligence.
• Collect, compile and create reports to monitor spend and vendor performance activities.
• Collaborate with team members, internal stakeholders and vendors for post-award business processes.
• Develop and maintain regular reports and dashboards to track shipping performance, costs, trends, and issues.
• Become familiarized with company procurement policies and processes.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in contracting review process or business development.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills, including communicating complex business concepts.
• Familiarity with technology transactions and software licenses, and understanding of business, financial, and legal aspects of contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond quickly and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within the procurement field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in English is required; proficiency in Japanese is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Application Question(s):

• Are you GC holder or US Citizen

Work Location: In person