Acquisition Specialist Jobs in California
Acquisition Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in defense contracting, aerospace, technology procurement, and state and local government purchasing, with openings at every level from entry-level contract associates through senior acquisition program managers. Los Angeles, San Diego, and Sacramento drive the largest share of hiring, anchored by major employers such as Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and the California Department of General Services. The most in-demand specialties are federal defense procurement, IT acquisition, and construction contract management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: Bell Gardens, CA, United States
Date Posted: Jun 22, 2026
Req number: JR14955
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
75,000.00
Description
The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
This is a hybrid role - 1-2 days in a branch if in California.
Job Summary
The Talent Partner provides full-life cycle recruiting for various types of positions, including sourcing, screening, qualifying, interviewing, and managing candidate relationships while advising hiring managers through the assessment and selection process. This position effectively manages competing priorities, remains highly flexible in an ever-changing environment, and consistently anticipates and delivers exceptional talent acquisition solutions to our clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate ability to apply a business mindset to the talent acquisition function
- Make connections between all talent management phases (acquisition, development, retention, culture)
- Leverage data and market intelligence to develop and execute staffing strategies
- Successfully blend diversity, regulatory requirements, and business strategy throughout the process
- Develop a high-level understanding of our business, processes, market conditions, technology, and culture, and any associated challenges
- Demonstrate uncompromising ethical standards, integrity, and respect for people
- Influence hiring managers, executives, candidates, and peers by developing trusted relationships
- Advise hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques and candidate selection
- Routinely leverage metrics to advise managers, improve processes, and/or self-assess performance
- Operate with a high sense of urgency (action-oriented)
- Constructively manage clients and/or conduct crucial conversations with hiring managers as needed
- Proactively collaborate as necessary to ensure a smooth end-to-end process
- Proactively serve as a change agent (first to adopt and promote new ways of delivering value)
- Consistently promote and adhere to talent acquisition, compliance, and diversity processes
- Routinely identify innovative solutions to program, policy, and process challenges
- Self-govern/manage via use of staffing data (always ensures integrity of system data)
- Develop candidate pipelines to meet business objectives
- Directly source candidates via a variety of contemporary recruiting channels (internet searches, recruiting tools, cold calling, etc.)
- Implement, execute, and manage programs and specific recruiting initiatives (i.e., College, Military, Production, etc.)
- Assess candidates (via in-person, video, phone) for skill, competence, and culture
- Synthesize candidate and hiring manager feedback
- Pre-close candidates (early in the process) to ensure high acceptance rates
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years full-life cycle recruiting
- Ability to effectively support recruitment for Manager-level positions
- Demonstrated ability to meet rapidly changing business requirements
- Demonstrate sound judgment, the ability to quickly learn systems, processes, procedures, and business
- Proven ability to maintain excellent customer service with internal customers (hiring managers), and external customers (candidates), while maintaining strong partnerships with HR Business Leaders
- Ability to function independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to command the attention and respect of leadership; ability to create and manage strategic alliances while driving the process
- Ability to quickly synthesize recruiting data and information, and operate in a fiscally responsible manner
- Comprehensive understanding of OFCCP compliance
- Basic competency level with Microsoft Office Suite (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, a cell phone, and printers/copiers
- Position is sedentary; must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the time
- Operates in an office environment and requires in-person presence
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur
- Occasional travel (up to 25%) as required to meet customer needs.
Work Environment:
Work is conducted in a professional office environment, with a collaborative and dynamic team setting, and requires in-person presence
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Compensation Pay Range:
75,000.00
BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
Location: Bell Gardens, CA, United States
Date Posted: Jun 22, 2026
Req number: JR14955
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
75,000.00
Description
The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
This is a hybrid role - 1-2 days in a branch if in California.
Job Summary
The Talent Partner provides full-life cycle recruiting for various types of positions, including sourcing, screening, qualifying, interviewing, and managing candidate relationships while advising hiring managers through the assessment and selection process. This position effectively manages competing priorities, remains highly flexible in an ever-changing environment, and consistently anticipates and delivers exceptional talent acquisition solutions to our clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate ability to apply a business mindset to the talent acquisition function
- Make connections between all talent management phases (acquisition, development, retention, culture)
- Leverage data and market intelligence to develop and execute staffing strategies
- Successfully blend diversity, regulatory requirements, and business strategy throughout the process
- Develop a high-level understanding of our business, processes, market conditions, technology, and culture, and any associated challenges
- Demonstrate uncompromising ethical standards, integrity, and respect for people
- Influence hiring managers, executives, candidates, and peers by developing trusted relationships
- Advise hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques and candidate selection
- Routinely leverage metrics to advise managers, improve processes, and/or self-assess performance
- Operate with a high sense of urgency (action-oriented)
- Constructively manage clients and/or conduct crucial conversations with hiring managers as needed
- Proactively collaborate as necessary to ensure a smooth end-to-end process
- Proactively serve as a change agent (first to adopt and promote new ways of delivering value)
- Consistently promote and adhere to talent acquisition, compliance, and diversity processes
- Routinely identify innovative solutions to program, policy, and process challenges
- Self-govern/manage via use of staffing data (always ensures integrity of system data)
- Develop candidate pipelines to meet business objectives
- Directly source candidates via a variety of contemporary recruiting channels (internet searches, recruiting tools, cold calling, etc.)
- Implement, execute, and manage programs and specific recruiting initiatives (i.e., College, Military, Production, etc.)
- Assess candidates (via in-person, video, phone) for skill, competence, and culture
- Synthesize candidate and hiring manager feedback
- Pre-close candidates (early in the process) to ensure high acceptance rates
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years full-life cycle recruiting
- Ability to effectively support recruitment for Manager-level positions
- Demonstrated ability to meet rapidly changing business requirements
- Demonstrate sound judgment, the ability to quickly learn systems, processes, procedures, and business
- Proven ability to maintain excellent customer service with internal customers (hiring managers), and external customers (candidates), while maintaining strong partnerships with HR Business Leaders
- Ability to function independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to command the attention and respect of leadership; ability to create and manage strategic alliances while driving the process
- Ability to quickly synthesize recruiting data and information, and operate in a fiscally responsible manner
- Comprehensive understanding of OFCCP compliance
- Basic competency level with Microsoft Office Suite (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, a cell phone, and printers/copiers
- Position is sedentary; must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the time
- Operates in an office environment and requires in-person presence
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur
- Occasional travel (up to 25%) as required to meet customer needs.
Work Environment:
Work is conducted in a professional office environment, with a collaborative and dynamic team setting, and requires in-person presence
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Compensation Pay Range:
75,000.00
BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Acquisition Specialist Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State Farm9
- Aramark2
- Brightview2
- E2 Consulting Engineers2
- University of California - San Francisco2
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance9
- Technology & Software5
- Automotive4
- Education4
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in acquisition specialist jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, public administration, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience with FAR, DFARS, or California state procurement regulations
- Active or eligible Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) preferred for federal roles
- Proficiency with procurement software such as SAP Ariba, PeopleSoft, or California's FI$Cal system
- Strong negotiation, contract analysis, and vendor evaluation skills
- Experience with source selection, competitive bidding, and contract lifecycle management
Acquisition Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a acquisition specialist in California?
Most acquisition specialist roles in California require a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or public administration. For government positions, the California Department of Human Resources sets classification requirements for state procurement roles, and federal defense contractors typically expect candidates to pursue Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C). Experience with California's procurement code or federal acquisition regulations strengthens any application considerably.
Which companies hire acquisition specialists in California?
Employers hiring acquisition specialists in California right now include State Farm, Aramark, and Brightview, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's large defense industrial base and extensive state agency network mean both private contractors and public sector organizations maintain consistent, year-round demand for procurement professionals.
Which California cities have the most acquisition specialist jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego have the most acquisition specialist openings in California. Los Angeles and San Diego are driven by the region's deep concentration of aerospace and defense contractors, while Sacramento's openings reflect the state capital's large government purchasing and contract administration operations within state agencies and departments.
Are there remote acquisition specialist jobs in California?
Yes, and they are more available than in many fields. About 20% of acquisition specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the analytical and desk-based nature of much procurement work. Contract review, market research, and vendor communication tasks adapt well to remote arrangements, while source selection panels and site visits typically require in-person participation.
How can I get hired as a acquisition specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a contract specialist, purchasing assistant, or procurement analyst role with a California state agency or a large defense contractor. The California Department of General Services and agencies such as Caltrans regularly post junior procurement positions open to recent graduates. Earning a Certified Professional Public Buyer credential or completing coursework in the Federal Acquisition Regulation system gives candidates a concrete edge over others without direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to acquisition specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to acquisition specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one.
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