Strategic Procurement Leader

Sacramento Municipal Utility District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Municipal Utility District is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities, drive strategic sourcing, and oversee contract development across multiple business units. The role emphasizes coaching staff, building strong partnerships with internal clients, suppliers, and external stakeholders, and delivering value through robust procurement processes.

The ideal candidate will guide a high-performing team, manage budgets, and ensure timely, high‑quality procurement

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, contracts, and sourcing for multi-discipline projects
• 5+ years in a supervisory role
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for procurement across materials, technology, construction, and professional services
• Forecast costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and negotiate contracts
• Lead and develop procurement staff and processes
• Develop annual Strategic Sourcing Plans and supplier strategies
• Manage procurement performance systems and KPI reporting
• Oversee budgets and ensure day-to-day procurement operations meet standards

Skills

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

SharePoint

ERP systems

Job description

Sacramento Municipal Utility District is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities, drive strategic sourcing, and oversee contract development across multiple business units. The role emphasizes coaching staff, building strong partnerships with internal clients, suppliers, and external stakeholders, and delivering value through robust procurement processes.

The ideal candidate will guide a high-performing team, manage budgets, and ensure timely, high‑quality procurement