Procurement Planner II

Strategic Sourcing Coordinator - Real Estate & Development

Hybrid onsite in San Jose, CA, 4‑month contract with possible extension.

$44.35/hr – $44.35/hr ($40-$44.35/hr on W2, DOE).

Strategic Sourcing Coordinators on the Real Estate & Development Team assist Strategic Sourcing Managers with the commercial relationship with our Owner Furnished Item (OFI) manufacturing partners and provide support for cost negotiations, continuity of supply, risk management, driving operational and cost efficiencies through process or design change, as well as overall project execution and delivery.

• 2-5 years of experience in supply chain development, strategic sourcing, or procurement.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to toggle between strategic and detail‑oriented thinking.
• Tenacious problem‑solving & issue‑resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments.
• Excellent communicator, capable of working in multinational environments, driven and motivated by accomplishing extraordinary objectives.
• Self‑starter who is comfortable working independently.
• Experience working well with and influencing cross‑functional teams.
• Business acumen and experience managing strategic supply chains, cost models, and complex procurements.
• Background in handling detailed negotiations.
• Construction‑materials procurement experience is a plus.

• Support procurement processes on the commodity team to process proposals and change orders for projects.
• Process close‑out change orders upon project completion.
• Track project on‑site date requirements and work with vendors to fabricate, deliver, and install on schedule.
• Support and troubleshoot store issues worldwide.

• Support analysis for existing supplier strategy for the commodity and the Strategic Sourcing Managers in expanding the supply base.
• Minimal travel required.
• Develop and manage project‑level relationships with supply base to support day‑to‑day commodity activities.

• Support the creation and analysis for RFPs, contract negotiations and procurement for the commodity worldwide.
• Join contract and cost negotiations with the Strategic Sourcing Manager.
• Support analysis used for pricing negotiations through supply base.
• Support value‑engineering initiatives for this commodity.
• Independently manage the orders, production, and shipment with the supplier.

• Support flawless execution of project delivery and quality for commodity.
• Support supplier forecasting to ensure zero air freight exposure for commodity.
• Identify day‑to‑day process improvements and efficiencies with supplier tracking and ordering.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home, and pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other (IT Services and IT Consulting)