Procurement Specialist

Akkodis is seeking a for a Procurement Specialist at Location: Alameda, CA for a contract Duration: 6-Month.

Pay Range: $40/h- $44/h; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

About the Role

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to join the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) team. This role will provide support to Category Leaders and Managers, assisting with purchasing activities across multiple business areas including R&D, Clinical, IT, Commercial, and G&A. You will play a key role in vendor management, contract execution, and procurement operations while ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end review of Statements of Work (SOWs), budgets, and payment schedules.
• Assist in contract development and execution using the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and coordinate with Legal and business owners to ensure contract terms meet requirements.
• Gather market intelligence and support vendor evaluation activities (RFIs, RFPs, bid defense meetings).
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders and suppliers; manage vendor capability presentations and demos.
• Provide order follow‑up and communication to requestors; resolve accounts payable and receiving discrepancies.
• Support quarterly vendor accruals, forecasting, and embedded lease reviews.
• Contribute to procurement projects and process improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• Education:
• BS/BA degree in a related discipline with 5 years of experience, OR
• Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills & Experience:
• Background in pharmaceutical or biotech industry preferred.
• Strong customer service skills, integrity, and accountability.
• Experience with ERP/purchasing systems (SAP preferred).
• Knowledge of vendor risk management and market intelligence tools.
• Strong analytical, data management, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage details, and collaborate across functions.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements (Legal, SOX, Tax, Accounting).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Environment

• Modern, open‑plan office designed for collaboration and creativity.
• Ergonomic equipment provided for a comfortable workspace.
• No travel expected.

If you feel this is not something that you are currently interested in but know of someone who might be, please share the details with them or let me know their details so I can reach out to them! Here are the specs on the role, for your records:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance