Procurement Manager

Advantest America; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest America is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the procurement function, drive supplier performance, and manage a team across strategic sourcing, contracting, and performance metrics. The role emphasizes developing and executing procurement strategies for large-scale products and services.

The position requires strong leadership, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, and logistics to optimize the supply base and ensure contract compliance.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience building and developing teams.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop procurement team members, establishing goals, monitoring performance, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals
• Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers and vendors
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to secure favorable terms
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with agreements
• Manage procurement budgets and track cost savings initiatives
• Oversee the purchasing process from requisition to delivery
• Ensure quality standards and specifications are met
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reports
• Collaborate with internal departments (finance, operations, logistics)
• Stay updated on market trends, risks, and supply chain disruptions

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Procurement Manager

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of the procurement function, including direct leadership and development of procurement personnel. The role is accountable for procurement strategy, supplier performance, and departmental execution. Conducts oversight and management of the supply chain and procurement strategies, performance and development of large-scale products and services. Manages technical, business, product delivery, quality and in-service aspects of supplier/subcontractor relationships and performance. Establishes operating plan and monitors metrics (KPI's).

Provides technical and business support to meet supplier performance targets. Develop stakeholder relationships and evaluate performance throughout all contract phases. Conducts supplier assessments. Reviews current and projected work statement to support procurement strategies and contractual compliance. Evaluates elements of recovery corrective and preventative action plans. Provides data to support the communication of supplier performance plans risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop procurement team members, establishing goals, monitoring performance, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals
• Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers and vendors
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to secure favorable terms
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with agreements
• Manage procurement budgets and track cost savings initiatives
• Oversee the purchasing process from requisition to delivery
• Ensure quality standards and specifications are met
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reports
• Collaborate with internal departments (finance, operations, logistics)
• Stay updated on market trends, risks, and supply chain disruptions