Procurement Manager

Vaco; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement activities in Marin County, CA. This position requires strong vendor management skills and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with 4+ years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will manage procurement of materials and services, ensure compliance with policies, and drive cost-effective practices. The role supports a hybrid work schedule, offers a dynamic environment, and includes benefits like medical, dental, and 401(k) participation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and purchasing systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of procurement for materials and supplies.
• Develop procurement initiatives focused on cost reduction and process improvement.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Serve as a procurement resource for internal stakeholders.
• Prepare procurement reports and analyze purchasing activity.

Skills

Procurement processes

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Procurement Manager

Our client, an established nonprofit healthcare organization providing integrated medical, behavioral health, dental, and specialty services to underserved populations throughout a multi‑site clinic network, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead and oversee procurement activities across the organization. Strong leadership team, stable financial position, and mission‑focused culture.

Location

Marin County, CA. This position follows a primarily onsite or hybrid work schedule.

Job Description

This role will be responsible for sourcing goods and services, managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with internal purchasing policies, and driving cost‑effective procurement practices. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytically minded, and comfortable partnering cross‑functionally to support operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of procurement for materials, supplies, and services
• Develop and lead procurement initiatives focused on cost reduction, vendor optimization, and process improvement
• Establish and maintain purchasing policies, procedures, and approval workflows
• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Serve as a procurement resource to internal stakeholders to support pricing, quality, and delivery objectives
• Develop and maintain vendor evaluation programs, including tracking quality, responsiveness, and on‑time delivery
• Collaborate with group purchasing or strategic sourcing partners as applicable
• Prepare procurement reports and perform analysis on purchasing activity and spend
• Develop, manage, and monitor the departmental budget, ensuring expenses remain within approved limits
• Identify, document, and implement continuous improvement opportunities across procurement operations
• Train and support staff on purchasing protocols and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and purchasing systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Compensation

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

As required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.