Acting Procurement Manager

TestEquity LLC; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

TestEquity LLC in Corona, California, seeks an Acting Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost savings across regional operations. You will supervise the procurement team, manage PO processing, and align procurement with supply chain initiatives.

The role requires 4+ years in procurement, a business degree, and proficiency with Excel and MS Office. Travel up to 20% may be required; a proactive, team-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business preferred.
• 4+ years' experience in Procurement/Supply Chain.
• Professional, self-starter with a positive attitude and strong results.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day procurement team activities.
• Ordering control and methods for the region.
• Inventory methods and surplus levels of the region.
• Mentor Buyers and Procurement Staff on best practices.
• Buy and manage inventory levels for their region(s).
• Support Supplier quality and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical capacity

Project Management

Team collaboration

Self-starter with positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Infor/SX System Knowledge

Job description

Description

Summary/Purpose of the Position:

The Acting Procurement Manager manages the Company's sourcing capabilities and supply chain. This role is responsible for strategizing and negotiating with suppliers and vendors to acquire the most cost-effective deals and to reduce procurement expense.

Essential Duties, Functions and/or Responsibilities:

• Supervise the day-to-day activities for the procurement team


• Ordering control and methods for the region


• Inventory methods and surplus levels of the region


• Mentor Buyers and Procurement Support Staff on best practices


• Buy and manage inventory levels for their region(s)


• Support Key Initiatives of Supply Chain


• Mitigate current and future risks associated with commodities and products


• Ensure suppliers understand the business needs and initiatives


• Support the Strategic Relationship Management Plan


• Inventory turn goals


• Surplus Goals


• Documented Cost Savings


• Purchase Order Status


• Projects/Initiatives


• Marketplace Trends


• Perform reviews as required by company policy


• Ensure timely and accurate database information to enable the processing or purchase orders, inventory variables (i.e. lead-times) and invoices/costing


• Manage transaction discrepancies in a timely manner


• Support supplier quality management (as needed)


• Indirectly responsible for product quality


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Bachelor's Degree in Business preferred


• 4+ years' experience in Procurement/Supply Chain


• Professional, self-starter with a positive attitude, and well-rounded procurement experience including the delivery of financial results


• Good understanding and proven ability to deliver results


• A \"Can-Do\"- service oriented attitude


• Proficient Skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook


• Detail oriented with analytical capacity


• Project Management skills


• Ability to cooperate in a Team Atmosphere


• Ability to work autonomously


• Knowledge of Distribution and Channel Management preferred


• Ability to build and maintain complex spreadsheets


• Infor/SX System Knowledge preferred


• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.


• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.

This position requires applicants to be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship; TestEquity does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

TestEquity provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.