Senior Procurement Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to support public sector purchasing activities in Temecula, California. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who understands government procurement requirements and can manage competitive sourcing, contract development, and vendor negotiations with a high level of accuracy. The person in this role will help departments secure goods and services efficiently while maintaining compliance, transparency, and strong stewardship of public funds.Responsibilities:• Lead the development and release of formal solicitations such as bids, proposals, and qualification-based requests for a public agency environment.• Oversee end-to-end procurement activities to ensure purchasing actions align with applicable laws, policies, and established public sector procedures.• Support public works purchasing efforts by coordinating bid documentation, contract materials, and communication with internal stakeholders.• Organize and facilitate evaluation processes for vendor responses, helping maintain impartiality, documentation quality, and procedural compliance.• Prepare, review, and administer contracts, amendments, and related purchasing records for goods and services acquisitions.• Negotiate pricing, service expectations, and contractual terms with suppliers and contractors to achieve favorable outcomes.• Perform market analysis, cost comparisons, and sourcing research to support competitive and best-value purchasing decisions.• Advise internal departments on procurement strategy, purchasing requirements, and contract-related processes while maintaining complete audit-ready files.• Track supplier performance, contract changes, renewals, and compliance matters, and assist with resolving vendor questions or procurement disputes as needed.