Strategic Procurement & Operations Manager

Symons Fire Protection, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Insurance

Vacation & holidays

Discretionary bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Symons Fire Protection, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a highly organized Procurement Manager to oversee Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, the Fabrication/Pre-fab Shop, and Delivery Drivers.

Your primary goal is to ensure project materials are delivered accurately, safely, on time, and within budget. You will lead and integrate core functions, negotiate with suppliers, manage inventory, and coordinate shop fabrication while maintaining strict safety standards for residential and commercial fire

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse management or industrial distribution, ideally within construction or fire protection industries.
• Proficiency in the “Operational Hand-Off,” including receiving, inspecting, logging, and kitting materials by job number.
• CPIM or CSCP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing & procurement: negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing for components.
• Material planning to align orders with project timelines and warehouse stock.
• Shop management: coordinate fabrication/pre-fab activities and ensure quality against blueprints and NFPA codes.
• Delivery & logistics: schedule drivers, oversee route dispatching, and monitor material delivery performance.

Skills

Vendor Negotiations

Material Planning

Cost Control

Inventory Control

Safety Compliance

Leadership

Operational Hand-Off

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management software

ERP/MRP systems

Fleet telematics

Job description

Symons Fire Protection, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a highly organized Procurement Manager to oversee Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, the Fabrication/Pre-fab Shop, and Delivery Drivers.

Your primary goal is to ensure project materials are delivered accurately, safely, on time, and within budget. You will lead and integrate core functions, negotiate with suppliers, manage inventory, and coordinate shop fabrication while maintaining strict safety standards for residential and commercial fire