Sr. Procurement Specialist

Akkodis is seeking a

Sr. Procurement Specialist / Procurement Sourcing Specialist

for a

Contract

position with a client in

Sylmar, CA

. The hiring manager strongly prefers candidates for the Sylmar location but will also consider candidates based in Scottsdale, AZ if needed.

Rate Range:

$50/hour to $52/hour

on W2; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Sr. Procurement Specialist Job Responsibilities Include

• Lead and manage multiple supply chain and procurement projects simultaneously, including enterprise initiatives focused on supplier risk mitigation and supply chain resilience.
• Analyze supplier quotes, bids, RFQs, and RFPs; recommend best total‑cost sourcing strategies.
• Source, evaluate, and qualify mechanical and electrical vendors for medical device components.
• Lead supplier negotiations, pricing discussions, contract development, and vendor onboarding activities.
• Manage procurement requests, purchase orders, and ongoing vendor communications.
• Track and report project milestones, procurement timelines, savings initiatives, and KPIs.
• Support tariff mitigation strategies and identify second‑source and alternate supplier opportunities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sourcing decisions, supplier performance, and contract records.
• Prepare and present procurement analysis, reports, and findings to executive‑level stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 4\+ years of experience in engineering, procurement, supply chain, technical project management, or finance—preferably within medical device manufacturing or another highly regulated industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong experience with data analysis and visualization.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision while meeting deadlines and schedules.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device manufacturing or regulated supply chains.
• Prior procurement or analyst‑focused role experience.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at

Udbhav.Mathur@

akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details:

$50\.00 to $52\.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.