Strategic Procurement & Supplier Performance Lead

Advantest; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest in California seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead the procurement function, drive strategy, and manage supplier performance across large-scale products and services. You will oversee the purchasing process from requisition to delivery and collaborate with finance, operations, and logistics.

The role requires 5+ years of leadership in procurement or supply chain, strong negotiation and analytics skills, and experience with ERP systems (Oracle).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, SCM, or related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles.
• Experience in contract management and vendor negotiations.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop procurement team members, establishing goals, monitoring performance, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals
• Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers and vendors
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to secure favorable terms
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with agreements
• Manage procurement budgets and track cost savings initiatives
• Oversee the purchasing process from requisition to delivery
• Ensure quality standards and specifications are met
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reports
• Collaborate with internal departments (finance, operations, logistics)
• Stay updated on market trends, risks, and supply chain disruptions
• 5+ years of experience leading procurement, purchasing, or supply chain teams.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing procurement personnel, including goal setting, performance management, coaching, and employee development.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes
• Financial and budgeting skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems, specifically Oracle

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Supplier management

Analytics

Oracle ERP

Budgeting

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / SCM

CIPS / CPSM certification (nice to have)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Advantest in California seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead the procurement function, drive strategy, and manage supplier performance across large-scale products and services. You will oversee the purchasing process from requisition to delivery and collaborate with finance, operations, and logistics.

The role requires 5+ years of leadership in procurement or supply chain, strong negotiation and analytics skills, and experience with ERP systems (Oracle).