Senior Strategic Procurement Leader

Hydranautics - A Nitto Group Company; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and Roth

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hydranautics - a Nitto Group Company in Oceanside, CA is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead strategic purchasing of raw materials, equipment and services, negotiate terms, and drive cost reduction while ensuring on-time delivery.

The role partners with planning, manufacturing and QA to optimize material flow, improve inventory metrics, and support supplier audits and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 8+ years in procurement or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of strategic procurement and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards and data analysis.
• Ability to analyze contract terms and liabilities to mitigate risks.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages acquisition of raw materials, equipment, supplies and services to ensure on-time availability.
• Evaluates pricing components and seeks cost-reduction opportunities with suppliers.
• Oversees supplier audits and policy compliance, resolving issues with suppliers and materials.
• Maintains data in ERP systems and collaborates with planning, manufacturing and QA.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

MRP/ERP

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Cost reduction

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract terms

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain Mgmt., Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hydranautics - a Nitto Group Company in Oceanside, CA is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead strategic purchasing of raw materials, equipment and services, negotiate terms, and drive cost reduction while ensuring on-time delivery.

The role partners with planning, manufacturing and QA to optimize material flow, improve inventory metrics, and support supplier audits and compliance in a fast-paced environment.