Global Supply Chain Specialist/Strategic Procurement

Ultimate Staffing Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a Global Supply Chain Specialist/Strategic Procurement in San Jose, CA. The role leads sourcing, supplier management, supply planning, fulfillment optimization, and procurement initiatives within a fast-paced technology and manufacturing environment.

The position partners with Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Product Development, and Fulfillment to ensure cost-effective procurement, supply continuity, and optimal customer delivery across the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Experience leading end-to-end supply chain and fulfillment operations.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain strategies.
• Lead supplier evaluations and vendor selection processes.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and supplier agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance metrics, and reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support NPIs, manufacturing, and fulfillment.
• Analyze spending trends and supplier performance to guide decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement of fulfillment processes end-to-end.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement processes

Supply chain management

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Global Supply Chain Specialist/Strategic Procurement (JN -092026-431071) San Jose, California

Salary: USD70 - USD79 per hour

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement / Global Supply Chain Specialist to lead sourcing, supplier management, supply planning, fulfillment optimization, and procurement initiatives within a fast-paced technology and manufacturing environment. This individual will partner closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Product Development, and Fulfillment teams to ensure cost-effective procurement, supply continuity, operational efficiency, and successful customer delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain strategies that support business objectives.
• Lead competitive sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, and vendor selection processes.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and supplier agreements to achieve favorable business outcomes.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance metrics, and ongoing business reviews.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support new product introductions (NPI), manufacturing, fulfillment, and operational initiatives.
• Support demand planning and supply planning activities to ensure product availability and alignment with business requirements.
• Translate business and operational requirements into effective supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities, process improvements, and supply chain efficiencies across procurement and fulfillment operations.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of fulfillment processes across the end‑to‑end order lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve order fulfillment performance from order receipt through delivery, installation, go‑live, and customer acceptance.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, cost, and service levels.
• Analyze fulfillment and supply chain performance metrics to identify opportunities to improve lead times, customer satisfaction, and operational effectiveness.
• Support products and solutions that may require customization, specialized engineering, or advanced cooling technologies, which can impact supply, delivery, and payment cycles.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and business teams to minimize risk and ensure contract compliance.
• Analyze spending trends, supplier capabilities, market conditions, and operational performance to support strategic decision‑making.
• Drive resolution of sourcing, supply, fulfillment, and supplier‑related challenges.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, global operations, fulfillment, or supplier management.
• Strong experience with demand planning, supply planning, procurement processes, and supplier management.
• Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience supporting end‑to‑end supply chain and fulfillment operations in manufacturing, technology, or product development environments.
• Strong understanding of procurement, fulfillment, logistics, and supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement, operational efficiency, or fulfillment standardization initiatives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with experience evaluating spend data, supplier performance, and operational metrics.
• Proficiency with ERP, procurement, supply chain, or planning systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within technology, electronics, hardware, manufacturing, semiconductor, data center, or cloud infrastructure industries.
• Knowledge of global sourcing, supplier management, and fulfillment operations.
• Experience with Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) processes, including order management, fulfillment, delivery, invoicing, and customer acceptance.
• Understanding of complex delivery environments involving customized products, integrated solutions, or advanced cooling technologies.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, APICS, or CPM are a plus.