Procurement Manager

Advantest; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest in California seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead the procurement function, drive strategy, and manage supplier performance across large-scale products and services. You will oversee the purchasing process from requisition to delivery and collaborate with finance, operations, and logistics.

The role requires 5+ years of leadership in procurement or supply chain, strong negotiation and analytics skills, and experience with ERP systems (Oracle).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, SCM, or related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles.
• Experience in contract management and vendor negotiations.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are a plus.

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
• 5+ years of experience leading procurement, purchasing, or supply chain teams.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing procurement personnel, including goal setting, performance management, coaching, and employee development.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes
• Financial and budgeting skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems, specifically Oracle

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Supplier management

Analytics

Oracle ERP

Budgeting

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / SCM

CIPS / CPSM certification (nice to have)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

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
• 5+ years of experience leading procurement, purchasing, or supply chain teams.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing procurement personnel, including goal setting, performance management, coaching, and employee development.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes
• Financial and budgeting skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems, specifically Oracle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles
• Experience in contract management and vendor negotiations
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are a plus

Typical Work Environment

• Office-based role with occasional supplier visits
• May involve coordination with global vendors and time-zone flexibility