Procurement Manager

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

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing in Newark, CA, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings to support growth and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic leadership, strong negotiation and cross-functional influence, and a track record of delivering measurable results in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Operations, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
• Significant procurement leadership experience in manufacturing or related environments.
• Strong contract negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing experience.
• Proven track record 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 preferred.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Knowledge of S&OP/IBP processes is a plus.

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 all 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.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, systems, and best practices.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Planning teams to support integrated business planning.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical procurement standards.
• Prepare ISR submissions and adhere to FAR/DFAR where applicable.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Analytical

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

S&OP knowledge

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Engineering/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ERP systems

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.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Manager

Location: Newark, CA

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

About the Opportunity

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.

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 Initiative.