Procurement Manager

Ultimate Staffing; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement in a manufacturing setting. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings to support growth and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong negotiation skills and a track record of influencing cross-functional teams to achieve measurable results. Global sourcing expertise and ERP experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Significant procurement leadership experience in manufacturing or related environments.
• Strong contract negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing experience.
• Proven success delivering cost savings and operational improvements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP S/4HANA experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of S&OP and Integrated Business Planning is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Provide expertise in global sourcing strategies and supply chain risk mitigation.
• Oversee direct and indirect procurement activities, including materials, services, and capital equipment.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships through contract negotiation and performance management.
• Drive supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, service, and innovation metrics.
• Implement proactive sourcing strategies to ensure continuity of supply and minimize risk.
• Analyze spending trends and identify opportunities for cost reduction and value creation.
• Establish, track, and report on procurement KPIs to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Planning teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and optimize end-to-end procurement operations within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, driving cost savings initiatives, and ensuring a reliable, cost-effective supply chain that supports business growth and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a strategic procurement leader with strong negotiation skills, supplier management expertise, and a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams while delivering measurable results.

Location: Newark, CA

Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 DOE

Procurement Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Provide expertise in global sourcing strategies and supply chain risk mitigation.

Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Oversee all direct and indirect procurement activities, including materials, services, and capital equipment.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships through effective contract negotiation and performance management.
• Drive supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, service, and innovation metrics.
• Implement proactive sourcing strategies to ensure continuity of supply and minimize risk.

Cost Optimization & Performance

• Analyze spending trends and identify opportunities for cost reduction and value creation.
• Establish, track, and report on procurement KPIs to support business decision-making.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, systems, and best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Planning teams to support integrated business planning.
• Work collaboratively to optimize inventory levels and minimize operational disruptions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between procurement and internal stakeholders.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical procurement standards.
• Oversee adherence to FAR/DFAR regulations and required reporting, including ISR submissions.
• Support supply chain and infrastructure improvement initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant procurement leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial, technology, or related environments.
• Strong contract negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing experience.
• Proven success developing and implementing procurement strategies that deliver cost savings and operational improvements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP S/4HANA experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning processes is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee, or otherwise eligible to obtain required U.S. export control authorization.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a critical function that directly impacts business performance and growth.
• Collaborate with talented cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Drive meaningful improvements across procurement, supplier performance, and supply chain operations.
• Opportunity to make a significant strategic and operational impact within the organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.