Procurement Manager

Overview The Procurement Manager is an essential resource and is responsible for driving costs out of the organization and building relationships with key members within the procurement department and organization. The role will also confer with vendors for specific products and/or services to support the departments sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and purchasing goals and objectives. This position will be responsible for mentoring, training, guiding and motivating procurement employees to complete their job duties effectively. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Supports development of the team and acts as point of contact for basic procurement operations support In collaboration with key stakeholder and procurement leaders, manages the procurement of all capital equipment Creates, issues, negotiates, and analyzes request for quotes and request for proposals Leads select vendor business reviews Conducts product forecasting as required Item master maintenance within the ERP system Understands product specifications and usage requirements to obtain appropriate product substitutions Creates, issues, and confirms Purchase Orders for products and/or services for select locations or product categories Data analysis and report creation Recommends continuous process improvements and best practices Assists with training new procurement team members Supports departments goals and objectives Backfills Buyer position as needed to support professional development and general department needs. Develops an efficient and accurate system for monitoring open purchase orders In collaboration with procurement leadership, will manage procure to pay problem resolution Additional General Responsibilities: Collaborates with key stakeholders Follows and enforces policies and procedures Handles multiple assignments at once Prioritizes workload to meet deadlines Works independently and has personal responsibility for establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. Performs other duties as assigned Experience Strong organizational skills. Problem solving skills Analytical Demonstrated savings Min 7 years purchasing or procurement experience Bachelor’s degree Excellent verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy of work Proficiency in Microsoft word and excel Great Plains software experience preferred Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $65,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92154