<p>We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and contract activities for a non-profit organization in Stockton, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can balance compliance, vendor coordination, and day-to-day procurement operations in a structured public-sector-style environment. The person in this role will help secure goods and services efficiently, maintain accurate records, and support stakeholders through each stage of the purchasing process.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Evaluate sourcing options by comparing cost, quality, service levels, and availability to recommend effective purchasing decisions.</p><p>• Negotiate purchasing terms, renewals, pricing, and contract language while promoting compliant and cost-conscious procurement practices.</p><p>• Foster productive working relationships with suppliers, internal teams, and community partners to support ongoing purchasing needs.</p><p>• Arrange vendor presentations and product demonstrations for materials, equipment, and services under consideration.</p><p>• Review insurance documentation from vendors, confirm required coverage is in place, and coordinate certificate requests related to off-site activities.</p><p>• Examine purchase requisitions to determine the appropriate procurement approach, ensuring alignment with competitive bidding rules, sole-source standards, and organizational policies.</p><p>• Prepare and support documents such as credit applications, contracts, public works agreements, bid packages, requests for quotations, and proposal materials.</p><p>• Maintain procurement records, vendor files, spreadsheets, and databases while producing reports tied to contracts, purchasing activity, and asset tracking.</p><p>• Monitor inventory and asset-related information through audits and reporting to support accountability and accurate recordkeeping.</p><p>• Act as a liaison between staff and suppliers to resolve delivery issues, damaged or incorrect orders, invoice discrepancies, back orders, and receipt verification.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please contact Cortney at 209-225-2014</p>