Contract Specialist
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Our client, a leading organization in procurement and contracts, is seeking a Contract Specialist to join their team. As a Contract Specialist, you will be part of the Contract Compliance and General Services Department supporting the Contracts Specialists team. The ideal candidate will have strongattention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.**Job Title:** Contract Specialist**Location:** Oakland, CA**Pay Range:** up to $33 per hour**What's the Job?**+ Assist with commodity purchases, obtain prices and other related information for requisitions from existing contracts, obtain telephone quotations and place orders on selected items and emergency calls.+ Research, collect and compile data to assist in preparation of bid solicitations, compliance matters, contracts and other selected items.+ Answer questions from client departments concerning contract information / status. Answer questions from vendors and prospective bidders concerning Authority requirements.+ Assist in the solving of various purchasing problems related to delivery, payment, price discrepancies, incorrect merchandise, processing issues, inadequate service and damaged merchandise.+ Proofread prepared specifications, bids and purchase orders for completeness.**What's Needed?**+ The equivalent of one year of full-time experience as a Clerk, Lead Clerk, or an equivalent or higher-level class at the Oakland Housing Authority.+ The equivalent of three years of full-time clerical experience, one year of which was related to fundamentals of buying is desirable. (The equivalent of completion of two years of college with course work in business, marketing or a related field may be substituted for two years of experience.)+ Modern office practices and procedures, including business correspondence, filing, typing, data entry and standard office equipment operations.+ Computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, e-mail, Outlook and the Internet. Experience with Financial and Procurement systems is highly desired, but not required.+ Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.**What's in it for me?**+ Opportunity to work with a leading organization in procurement and contracts.+ Competitive pay range.+ Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.+ 401(k) plan with company match.+ Opportunities for career growth and development.If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!**About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells**_ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands -_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _-_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.