Strategic Purchasing & Logistics Lead

Alta HR; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta HR, on behalf of an unnamed client, seeks an experienced Purchasing and Logistics Manager to lead purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, and logistics operations for a growing organization.

The role focuses on sourcing materials efficiently, maintaining accurate inventory, and ensuring on-time deliveries while balancing cost, quality, and delivery requirements. Collaboration across departments and continuous improvement are key.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, logistics.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing purchasing activities and supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of inventory management, material planning, and logistics operations.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems.
• Proven ability to negotiate supplier pricing and terms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for materials, components, equipment, and services.
• Evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate pricing and terms, and manage purchase orders.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to confirm purchasing requirements and approvals.
• Resolve purchasing discrepancies and expedite orders to support business needs.
• Oversee material planning, inventory management, and purchasing schedules.
• Identify long-lead, single-source, and high-risk materials and develop strategies to minimize supply chain disruptions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, coordinate cycle counts, and resolve discrepancies.
• Balance material availability, cost efficiency, and working capital objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Establish expectations for pricing, lead times, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Evaluate supplier performance and resolve quality or delivery concerns.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvement.
• Oversee inbound receiving and outbound shipping operations.
• Ensure accuracy of received materials, purchase orders, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate packaging, carrier selection, shipment tracking, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records while following applicable handling requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Contracts, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to support purchasing and logistics priorities.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with project requirements and contractual commitments.
• Resolve supplier quality issues, purchasing discrepancies, and logistical challenges.
• Provide visibility into inventory availability, order status, delivery timelines, and supply chain risks.
• Lead and develop purchasing, inventory, shipping, and receiving personnel.
• Establish clear processes, accountability, and performance expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and team effectiveness.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier relationship management

Inventory management

ERP/MRP systems

Negotiation skills

Analytical & cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Alta HR, on behalf of an unnamed client, seeks an experienced Purchasing and Logistics Manager to lead purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, and logistics operations for a growing organization.

The role focuses on sourcing materials efficiently, maintaining accurate inventory, and ensuring on-time deliveries while balancing cost, quality, and delivery requirements. Collaboration across departments and continuous improvement are key.