Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager, IT Oakland, CA Perm Position Work Type: Hybrid Pay Range display: Bay Area – $140,000 to $207,000 MIDPOINT: $173,500 (Manager is targeting around this salary) Work Mode: Hybrid Summary: The Procurement organization leads the procurement of materials and services. Collaborates with internal clients and suppliers managing over a billion of annual company spend. Services include procurement of goods and services, strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, compliance management, and management of the source to pay cycle. Responsibilities: Develop strategic portfolio and category plans for cost savings and service excellence. Ensure governance of the contract approval process. Oversee contract spend across multiple categories. Lead complex cross-functional teams in strategic sourcing initiatives. Manage spend analysis, needs assessment, and business case development. Lead development and execution of negotiation strategies. Monitor customer satisfaction using standardized client service level agreements. Manage continuous improvement-based relationships with suppliers. Establish service level agreements to hold suppliers accountable. Approve purchase orders and contracts up to company million. Supervise Sourcing Supervisors, Category Leaders, and Sourcing Specialists. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required (one year of experience for every one year of college). 8 years of total sourcing or related industry experience. Ability to lead cross-functional teams. Ability to identify and resolve problems and implementation barriers. Demonstrated leadership and management skills. Preferred Skills: MBA or equivalent advanced degree. Project Management and Utility industry experience. Category management and procurement transformation experience. 2-3 years of supervisor experience. SAP/SRM proficiency.