Strategic Purchasing Manager (Plant Supply Chain)

SOMACIS; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SOMACIS is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations for its Poway plant, aligning with production needs and corporate policy.

You will drive strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost optimization while ensuring accuracy, timely deliveries, and ERP data integrity across the supply chain.

The role demands strong leadership, ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders, and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field required.
• 5–7 years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing/industrial setting.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and data analytics tools (Excel).
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and knowledge of material planning workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant's purchasing team to align with production requirements and corporate procedures.
• Oversee end-to-end PO lifecycle and maintain accurate MRPs signals and delivery confirmations.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for delivery performance, order accuracy, and procurement cycle times.
• Spearhead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Drive risk mitigation, supplier diversity, and cost-optimization opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Material planning

ERP knowledge

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

SOMACIS is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations for its Poway plant, aligning with production needs and corporate policy.

You will drive strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost optimization while ensuring accuracy, timely deliveries, and ERP data integrity across the supply chain.

The role demands strong leadership, ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders, and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.