Sourcing & Contracts Manager

Pivotal Talent Search

Sourcing & Contracts Manager

Oakland, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We’re hiring a Sourcing & Contracts Manager to lead end-to-end procurement and contract management, from RFPs and vendor selection to negotiation and contract administration. You’ll own key purchasing documents (SOWs, Work Orders, Change Orders, and service agreements) and be a go-to advisor for internal teams.

    What You’ll Do:

    • Draft, negotiate, and manage SOWs, Work Orders, Change Orders, and service agreements
    • Lead the full procurement cycle: solicitation, vendor evaluation, negotiation, and execution
    • Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulations, and public agency best practices
    • Partner with internal stakeholders and legal to define scopes, structure commercial terms, and manage risk
    • Oversee contract amendments, renewals, and vendor performance
    • Supervise and develop 1–2 procurement/administrative staff
    • Improve procurement processes, templates, and guidance materials
    • Maintain complete and accurate contract and procurement records and support audits

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
    • 7+ years’ experience drafting and negotiating purchasing/contracting documents
    • Hands-on experience with SOWs, Work Orders, and Change Orders
    • Experience working with internal stakeholders and legal counsel on procurement
    • Prior supervisory experience or leadership of cross-functional procurement efforts
    • Background in a public agency, utility, energy, or other regulated environment is a plus
    • Strong knowledge of procurement/contracting practices and commercial negotiations
    • Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills
    • Proven ability to manage multiple procurements and maintain high attention to detail

    Preferred qualifications:

    • Experience with public sector procurement rules and policies
    • Experience with energy, consulting, or technical services contracts
    • Professional certifications (e.g., CPPB, CPPO, CPSM)

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  • Compensation
    $150,000-$160,000 per year