Procurement Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage Procurement support for all operations at Ahead:

• Confirm the accuracy of orders through Salesforce by utilizing customer and vendor quotes.

• Place equipment orders from various vendors using a range of tools and portals.

• Resolve issues related to orders placed via API and with vendors.

• Ensure that team members are promptly following up on order confirmations and advancing opportunities to Vendor Accepted status.

• Assist AHEAD and Vendor/OEM end-of-month, end-of-quarter, and end-of-year activities, including facilitating complex or late orders.

• Provide support for AHEAD's operational closure at month, quarter, and year-end.

• Address or escalate customer satisfaction issues, both internal and external, as they occur.

• Contribute to hiring decisions, participate in onboarding, and train new Procurement hires.

• Identify areas for improvement and best practices for the Procurement function in collaboration with the Sr Manager of Procurement and other departments.

• Help maintain comprehensive documentation of all Procurement processes.

• *Other job responsibilities as assigned

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum Requirement – High School Diploma

• Preferred – Associate's Degree or higher

• 2-5 years of experience in people management

• Over 5 years of IT purchasing/procurement experience, ideally in the VAR/Distribution sector

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Familiarity with Salesforce and/or Netsuite is preferred

• Demonstrated capability in people leadership and coaching

• Comprehensive understanding of the quote-to-cash lifecycle and booking compliance

• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, sales-oriented environments

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid company holidays

• Paid time off

• Paid parental and caregiver leave

• Plus more! Visit https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.