Pivotal Talent Search

Sourcing & Contracts Manager

Pivotal Talent Search  •  Oakland, CA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

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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About Pivotal Talent Search

Pivotal Talent Search is a fractional recruitment agency that believes great recruiting doesn’t have to be expensive! We offer a flexible, client-centered model that ebbs and flows with your hiring needs, acting as a seamless extension of your Talent Acquisition team, not a competitor. We recruit in all industries, at all levels. Our fixed hourly rate saves clients 30-50% on average compared to traditional agencies, and clients retain full ownership of the work.

-Fractional recruitment that adapts to your business needs.

-Client-owned work for transparency and long-term value.

-Cost savings of 30-50% on average over traditional agency fees.

Certified as a WBENC woman-owned business, our team brings an expansive network, proven expertise, and a commitment to delivering a stellar experience for clients and candidates.

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Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Year Founded
2017
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