Procurement Manager

DeWinter Group; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group seeks a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management and procurement operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive compliance, optimize processes, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to support growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement strategies and supplier management.
• Ability to streamline purchasing operations and improve processes.
• Strong communication with internal teams and external vendors.
• Experience ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement initiatives and supplier management.
• Streamline purchasing operations and optimize workflows.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain documentation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Workflow troubleshooting

Procurement process optimization

Purchasing workflow coordination

Education

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

Tools

Coupa procurement system

SAP

Job description

Procurement Manager

Drive impactful procurement strategies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment as our Procurement Manager. This pivotal role demands a strategic mindset and robust expertise in supplier management, procurement systems, and process optimization. You will lead initiatives to streamline purchasing operations, ensure compliance, and foster strong collaboration with internal teams and external vendors, supporting organizational growth and operational excellence.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience with Coupa procurement system
• SAP experience highly preferred
• Strong stakeholder management, with the confidence to communicate effectively across all levels
• Ability to troubleshoot workflow issues within procurement platforms
• Experience managing purchasing requests, purchase orders, and related documentation
• Excellent organizational skills to monitor open requests, queues, and operational metrics
• Ability to support continuous improvement initiatives and update process documentation

Nice to Have Skills:

• Public company experience or familiarity with large, complex organizational structures
• Knowledge of legal, finance, and procurement best practices
• Experience onboarding suppliers and managing master data requests

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, or related professional experience within complex environments

Other Requirements:

• This position is onsite, with some flexibility for remote work, depending on organizational needs
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Finance, and Legal
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills to effectively manage complex transaction workflows and stakeholder expectations