Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Ultimate Staffing Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced Strategic Procurement / Supply Chain Manager to lead sourcing, supplier management, and fulfillment optimization in a fast-paced tech and manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate across Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Product Development, and Fulfillment teams to secure cost-effective procurement, ensure supply continuity, and drive end-to-end improvements that enhance delivery and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Experience with end-to-end procurement and supplier relationship management.
• Experience in manufacturing, technology, or product development environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Lead supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor selection.
• Manage supplier performance and conduct regular business reviews.
• Partner with internal teams to support NPI, manufacturing, and fulfillment.
• Support demand and supply planning to align with business needs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate to improve order fulfillment and delivery performance.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery, and cost metrics.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Demand planning

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Tools

ERP software

Procurement software

Job description

Ultimate Staffing Services in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced Strategic Procurement / Supply Chain Manager to lead sourcing, supplier management, and fulfillment optimization in a fast-paced tech and manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate across Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Product Development, and Fulfillment teams to secure cost-effective procurement, ensure supply continuity, and drive end-to-end improvements that enhance delivery and customer satisfaction.