Procurement Specialist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California

This is a 12-month Term Position.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

The Procurement Manager (Contract-to-Hire) is responsible for establishing the credit union's procurement function under the guidance of the Sr. Manager, Enterprise Risk & Vendor Management. This role serves as the central procurement advisor and coordinates sourcing, procurement, and contract-related activities across business units in accordance with procurement policies, delegated authority, and approval thresholds.

The position is responsible for developing procurement governance, increasing spend visibility, improving contract lifecycle management, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and delivering measurable cost savings. The successful candidate will partner closely with Finance, Legal, Risk Management, and business stakeholders to create a scalable procurement operating model that supports organizational growth, operational efficiency, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

This role focuses on procurement strategy, sourcing, contract negotiation, spend analytics, and procurement governance, while partnering with Vendor Management on supplier oversight, performance monitoring, and ongoing third-party risk activities.

DIMENSIONS:

• Contract Inventory & Governance: Refine inventory and repository of vendor contracts and agreements.
• Spend Visibility: Develop reporting and analytics capabilities to provide transparency into organizational spend.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Implement contract tracking, renewal management, and governance processes.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Risk Management, and business leaders to support sourcing, negotiations, and procurement decision-making.
• Cost Optimization: Identify cost savings, cost avoidance, and vendor consolidation opportunities across the organization.
• Procurement Program Development: Build foundational procurement policies, workflows, standards, and performance metrics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Enterprise Risk & Vendor Management. There are no direct reports associated with this position.

NATURE & SCOPE:

• Operationalize the inventory of all active vendor and supplier contracts.
• Document centralized contract management processes and repository practices.
• Develop baseline reporting for vendor spend and procurement activity.
• Assess existing contracts for renewal dates, pricing opportunities, risks, and optimization opportunities.
• Implement and maintain a contract renewal calendar to improve visibility and reduce missed negotiation opportunities.
• Identify and execute quick-win savings opportunities, including:
  • Eliminating duplicate vendors or services.
  • Consolidating purchases under preferred suppliers.
  • Recovering unused licenses and subscriptions.
  • Renegotiating contracts approaching renewal.
  • Improving pricing transparency and contract terms.
• Develop and document procurement policies, standards, and approval workflows.
• Establish sourcing and negotiation processes to support consistent procurement practices.
• Create procurement governance frameworks that align with organizational objectives and risk management requirements.
• Partner with Legal to support contract review and remediation activities.
• Collaborate with Finance to develop spend reporting and supplier analytics.
• Support the alignment of procurement and vendor management practices to ensure an efficient and scalable operating model.
• Partner with Vendor Management to ensure procurement activities provide the necessary contract, pricing, and supplier information to support ongoing supplier performance monitoring and third-party oversight.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations regarding procurement program maturity, savings opportunities, and governance milestones.
• Procurement responsibilities include sourcing, contract negotiation, spend analysis, supplier selection, contract administration, and procurement governance.
• Ongoing supplier performance monitoring, relationship management, issue escalation, and third-party risk oversight remain the responsibility of Vendor Management and business owners.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives related to procurement, vendor management, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Procurement, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of procurement, sourcing, contract management, supply chain, vendor management, or related experience.
• Experience establishing procurement programs, processes, or governance frameworks preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing contract lifecycles and vendor negotiations.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract administration, and supplier management.
• Ability to identify and execute cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret spend data and contract information.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
• Experience with contract repositories, procurement systems, or vendor management platforms preferred.
• Experience within financial services, banking, or credit unions preferred.

SUCCESS MEASURES (FIRST 6–12 MONTHS)

The successful candidate will be expected to achieve measurable outcomes, including:

• Renegotiate a minimum of five high-value vendor contracts, resulting in measurable spend reduction, improved terms, or enhanced service value.
• Complete and validate a centralized inventory of 100% of active vendor and supplier contracts in partnership with Legal.
• Establish and maintain a contract repository with documented ownership and renewal tracking.
• Establish a comprehensive contract renewal calendar and notification process (systemic or manual).
• Develop enterprise spend analytics and reporting capabilities that provide visibility into vendor spend, categories, and sourcing opportunities.
• Identify and quantify annualized cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities.
• Develop and obtain approval for procurement policies, sourcing standards, and approval workflows.
• Establish procurement performance metrics and reporting for executive leadership.
• Increase procurement engagement in sourcing activities through standardized intake and approval processes.
• Identify vendor consolidation opportunities and recommendations to reduce supplier fragmentation and operational costs.

Physical Requirements:

• Excellent ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing; ability to tolerate periods of continuous sitting.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Work is primarily performed within a cubicle office setting. Subject to standard background noise found in an office environment. Full-Time position available.
• Position requires onsite presence with a hybrid work schedule. Occasional branch visits, as needed.

Note: Staff are expected to perform various tasks, projects and administrative duties as assigned. Management reserves the right to assign or change duties and tasks to this position at their discretion.

Salary Range (Annually): $98,827.4160 - $123,534.2700