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Description

We are looking for a skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team in San Ramon, CA In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in managing purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and cost-effective acquisition strategies to meet organizational goals. This position requires an individual with strong attention to detail who can efficiently handle procurement functions while ensuring compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities:

• Review and validate incoming purchase requisitions for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.

• Initiate quotation processes and drive supplier responses to ensure timely and competitive pricing.

• Conduct pricing analyses to determine cost-effective solutions for assigned commodities and items.

• Collaborate with suppliers to assess their compatibility with organizational standards and objectives, including site visits as needed.

• Coordinate return-to-vendor activities to ensure corrective actions align with company requirements.

• Communicate with internal departments to address delivery schedules, specifications, pricing, and quality concerns.

• Develop strategies for resolving delivery challenges in collaboration with planning teams.

• Work closely with senior procurement staff to improve delivery timelines and achieve cost efficiencies.

• Maintain accurate data and performance reports for assigned suppliers and commodities, including metrics on capacity, lead time, and pricing.

Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate procurement or related functions.

• Strong understanding of buying processes, procurement strategies, and contract negotiations.

• Proficiency in managing service contracts and supplier relationships.

• Ability to analyze pricing and make informed recommendations to achieve cost savings.

• Familiarity with acquisition methods such as blanket orders and supplier stocking options.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Keen attention to detail for maintaining accurate procurement records and reports.

• Proven ability to identify and implement improvements in purchasing practices and supplier management processes.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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