Senior Procurement Specialist

This position may be filled at one of the following State Fund locations: Bakersfield, Eureka, Fresno, Glendale, Pleasanton, Redding, Riverside, Rohnert Park, San Diego, Sacramento, Stockton or Vacaville.

Are you passionate about driving impactful change within a large organization? Do you thrive on navigating complex challenges and negotiating agreements that shape the future of the business? If you're motivated by the opportunity to have a direct influence on major strategic initiatives, this role within the Complex Contracting Unit at State Fund could be your next career move.

As a member of the Complex Contracting Unit, you'll have a direct impact on shaping the strategic direction of State Fund by negotiating agreements that influence major projects within the organization. You'll be at the forefront of helping the organization bring in new technologies and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Negotiate high-value, high-risk contracts in alignment with legal, financial, and security requirements.
• Collaborate closely with diverse stakeholders to ensure agreements meet enterprise objectives.
• Facilitate the full lifecycle of contracting initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate execution of agreements.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal customers as a valued business partner.
• Lead supplier dispute resolutions and manage relationships with key vendors.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Proven experience in negotiating complex agreements and contracts, with the ability to balance risk and business objectives.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including legal, security, and senior leadership, to align contract outcomes with enterprise goals.
• Strong critical thinking skills, with a focus on identifying and resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and tasks independently, ensuring timely and accurate completion of work.
• Solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt strategies based on changing circumstances.
• Ability to influence and persuade stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, particularly in reviewing and drafting agreements to identify risks, inconsistencies, or gaps.
• Creative problem solver, willing to think outside the box to improve processes and streamline contracting procedures.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts in a way that can be understood by a variety of audiences.

Candidates with other commensurate experience in strategic problem solving, stakeholder collaboration, and high-stakes decision-making are encouraged to apply. Relevant transferable skills will be considered in lieu of direct contract negotiation experience.

If all this excites you, and you enjoy working within a fast-paced, dynamic environment that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement, we'd love for you to join us!

New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate salary range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application and resume via CalCareers. Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.

Candidates must reside in California to be eligible for this appointment.

Telework may be available and is subject to change based on State Fund guidelines and business needs.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-451845

Position #(s):
402-406-4800-XXX

Working Title:
Senior Procurement Specialist

Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I $6,963.00 - $8,650.00

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
United States

Telework:
Telework

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Talent Acquisition/Staffing

Department Information
State Fund is California's largest provider of workers' compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits.

Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance, yet value a healthy work/life balance.

Special Requirements

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, have LEAP eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility may be considered.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/15/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Compensation Insurance Fund
Mailing Address
Attn: JC-451845 CA
PO BOX 659015

Sacramento , CA 95865

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Compensation Insurance Fund
Talent Acquisition/Staffing
JC-451845 CA
2275 Gateway Oaks Drive

Sacramento , CA 95833

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - In no more than two pages, please provide a numbered response to the following question:
  
• Describe a time when you led a complex project or the negotiation of a complex agreement with multiple stakeholders who had different priorities. How did you handle the different perspectives, influence key decision-makers, and achieve a successful result?

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits
State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS), Retirement (CalPERS), Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Group Legal Services Insurance, Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave, Flex Elect Reimbursement Program, Wellness and Recognition, Alternate Work Schedules, Transit Pass Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Dependent Scholarship Program, Leadership Training, Mentoring Program
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Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Carl Agulo
(800) 499-8668
CAgulo@scif.com

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Rosa Gil-Robles
(800) 499-8668

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be initiated.

Acknowledgement

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:

• California State benefits
• Duty statement/Job Description
• Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.