Procurement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Execute all procurement functions, which include pre-qualification, negotiating vendor agreements, preparing contracts, and managing vendors through to project completion.

• Identify supplier sources and procure quality, cost-effective products in a timely manner.

• Negotiate contracts and oversee supplier and vendor relationships.

• Monitor project purchases, deliveries, and expenditures to ensure that approved purchases remain within budgetary guidelines, are cost-efficient, and meet quality standards.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to assess product and service requirements, and report on backordered, altered, or missing items.

• Identify opportunities for improvement to enhance performance and business outcomes.

• Oversee the overall direction, coordination, and assessment of procurement activities for the organization.

• Foster strong relationships with management and supply partners to enhance business operations.

• Assist in developing an effective and accurate framework for monitoring purchase orders.

• Participate in occasional business travel for vendor and customer meetings as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a business-related discipline such as Business Management, Contract Management, or Procurement.

• Over 5 years of experience in roles such as Procurement Clerk, Junior Buyer, or similar positions.

• Negotiation experience in any context.

• Familiarity with industry and market trends.

• Certification is preferred but not mandatory, examples include the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIP) certification, NVQ certifications in Supply Chain Management, and Higher National Diploma/Certificate in Procurement.

• Demonstrates creativity in task completion.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently for extended periods.

• Analytical mindset with a focus on quick, results-driven solutions.

• Ability to create custom purchases tailored to engineered and client specifications.

• Proactively seeks, develops, and shares improved solutions or ideas.

• The successful candidate will also need to pass a background check.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage.

• 401 K Program with Matching.

• $100K Life Insurance.

• Accelerated Growth Opportunities.

• Access to the Largest Construction Projects Nationwide.

• A competitive and rewarding work environment.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace.

• Robust internal training portal.

• Pet Insurance.

• Occasional business travel for vendor and customer meetings as necessary.