Procurement Contract Specialist II - Supply Chain

Inland Empire Health Plan • CA

138d • $91,249 - $120,910

About The Position

The Procurement Contract Specialist II - Supply Chain Management (PCS II - SCM) will purchase and negotiate on behalf of IEHP in the development of the most difficult, high dollar, and complex, multi-year, and/or multi-departmental procurement, contracts and awards for professional services, consultant services, materials, supplies, and equipment. The PCS II - SCM leads departments in selection of the most equitable and efficient solicitation process, in negotiations, and for major contract implementation and management. This position possesses knowledge of the most appropriate procurement/contract type to reduce IEHP's exposure to risk, in alignment with public procurement policies, regulations, industry standards, ensuring compliance with IEHP’s Procurement, Legal, and Governing Board policies, and State and Federal requirements that govern public sector solicitations, award, and administration of contracts. Additional responsibilities include applying Lean principles and methodologies in measuring and mitigating contract, cost, and vendor performance risks.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of professional procurement experience in a Procurement Department or Agency.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• In lieu of the required Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of two (2) years of additional relevant work experience and an Associate’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• If an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is not possessed, then a minimum of four (4) years additional relevant work experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in Procurement, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field from an accredited institution preferred.
• Possession of a certificate as a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and Six Sigma Certification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform all end-to-end procurement-related activity, planning, evaluation of proposals, negotiation of contract terms and conditions and renewals.
• Prepare a large variety of complex, and/or innovative requests for proposal and/or bid, which are responsive to IEHP needs.
• Provide recommendations to internal departments for developing and defining contract/bid specifications.
• Analyze and determine the most appropriate contract types to reduce IEHP's exposure to risk.
• Develop and issue solicitations such as Requests for: Proposals, Bids, Quotations, and Qualifications.
• Lead solicitation evaluations, and draft standard and non-standard contracts, amendments, and other forms of agreements.
• Lead negotiation of contracts terms and conditions between IEHP and contractors.
• Ensure ethical procurement practices are followed.
• Advise IEHP departments on the type, form, and context of the final contract negotiated.
• Contract management, records management, materials management, and mediate disputes as assigned.
• Compose clear and concise reports, recommendations, and correspondence.
• Perform market research, complex price analyses to support major procurement buys.
• Recommend and chair process improvement opportunities related to procurement and supply problems.
• Ensure that all outcomes deliberated with internal and external customers are fair, and reasonable, and within the law.
• Review Board Letters and related supplemental paperwork in support of contracts for the Board.
• Receive, research, and assist Legal with public requests according to the California Public Records Act.
• Review Procurement requests to facilitate procurement use case discussions with stakeholders.
• Identify contract risks and vendor performance gaps, and present corrective action plans to stakeholders.
• Initiate and lead procurement discussions with partnering departments to address budgetary, compliance, and legal related topics.
• Strategically source new vendors and cooperative organizations to drive highly competitive public solicitations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid schedule.
• CalPERS retirement.
• State of the art fitness center on-site.
• Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision.
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability options.
• Career advancement opportunities and professional development.
• Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare.
• 457(b) option with a contribution match.
• Paid life insurance for employees.
• Pet care insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree