Strategic Procurement Leader: Optimize Purchasing

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers in San Diego seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead and optimize purchasing activities, negotiate with suppliers, and align with internal teams to meet supply needs. The role emphasizes leadership, cost control, and process improvements, with responsibilities spanning supplier management, budget preparation, and training new staff.

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and demonstrate strong Excel/data analysis capabilities, plus experience supervising

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Need to be strong in Excel and dataanalysis.
• Able to stay on task and work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports. Leads by example.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Proficient in basic computer application software such as MS Office, and Outlook.
• Fire Protection and/or Fire Alarm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Supervise the shop and warehouse materials.
• Coordinate with other department leads on what materials work for all parties.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and tools.
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Excel & data analysis

Independent work

Interpersonal communication

Planning & organization

MS Office proficiency

Fire protection experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers in San Diego seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead and optimize purchasing activities, negotiate with suppliers, and align with internal teams to meet supply needs. The role emphasizes leadership, cost control, and process improvements, with responsibilities spanning supplier management, budget preparation, and training new staff.

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and demonstrate strong Excel/data analysis capabilities, plus experience supervising