Procurement Manager

We are working with a manufacturing client that is looking for a Procurement Manager. Their primary focus is developing a high performing purchasing organization while identifying/developing an optimal supplier base. Responsibilities consist of providing daily management for the integrated strategic and tactical purchasing team, developing strategic sourcing solutions based on current environmental trends, enhance current proposal/sourcing processes, while driving corporate initiatives.

This is a direct hire position that would be in office 5 days a week. No sponsorship is available. This is a W-2 position. No B2C/C2C. Must live in the San Diego or surrounding area.

• Evaluate spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries. Conduct cost analyses and set benchmarks for improvement.
• Develop sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials.
• Contribute to new strategies to maximize efficiencies in procurement.
• Communicate with management regarding the flow of goods and services affecting production.
• Keep up with market changes affecting both the supply and demand of needed materials while developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors.
• Manage and expand supplier activities to strengthen relationships, create sourcing solutions, and foster longer term agreements.
• Discuss non‑conforming goods or services with suppliers in order to understand corrective actions and negotiate compensation.
• Oversee the supervision of personnel, which includes hiring, work allocation, training, development and problem resolution; evaluate performance and make recommendations for personnel actions; motivate, coach and mentor employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
• Develops a sourcing strategy that supports the organization's strategic business objectives.
• Creates an organizational structure that aligns skills to the organization's sourcing strategy.
• Manages supplier relationships through structured supplier and contract management processes.
• Coaches others on collaboration skills to promote high individual and group performance.
• Works with corporate and suppliers to resolve issues related to invoicing, account payable, etc.
• Works with stock room and suppliers to resolve issues related to receiving of materials.

• College Degree; work experience and other education may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years experience in a electronics manufacturing environment
• Experience with PCBA's and mechanical assembly
• ERP Software experience
• Prior supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills