Junior Procurement/Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Procurement agent job in San Francisco, CA
We are seeking a Jr. Procurement Specialist to support our Procurement team with scheduling, coordination, and ad hoc projects as needed. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics for the Procurement team for supplier related activities.
Track key deadlines, deliverables, and follow-ups for procurement initiatives.
Support ad-hoc procurement projects, including data tracking, reporting, and document preparation.
Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers for administrative matters.
Assist with the onboarding of suppliers and maintaining accurate procurement records in internal systems.
Help ensure smooth execution of procurement processes, providing operational support to the team and 3rd parties.
Sort AP mail - physical mail sent to AP manager
Qualifications:
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar tools.
Previous experience in procurement, operations, or administrative coordination is a plus.
Flexible, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Pay Rate:
$27-$30/hour
Senior Buyer
Procurement agent job in San Francisco, CA
Sr. Buyer Planner / OPM
EV Charging Technology
Quebec, Canada
$110k - $130k + Bonus
Brightsmith are working with a fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) charging firm innovating at the intersection of mobility, energy and PropTech. Their software technology integrates all systems to help buildings become progressively more intelligent and self-sufficient.
Our client is building the next generation of EV charging solutions to support the market and help push mass adoption of EVs.
They are actively searching for a Sr. Buyer Planner to join their Operations team and source, negotiate and purchase materials for EV Charging hardware and accessories to meet production and customer requirements.
Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate ERP transactional records and planning parameters with meticulous attention to detail to support annual audits, financial reporting, and Accounts Payable processes
Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies in purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and packing slips; coordinate with vendors to obtain missing documentation
Maintain document control in the PLM and across systems, ensuring part numbers, BOMs, and engineering drawings are accurate and synchronized across all platforms
Manage supplier relationships, conduct performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement
Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, MOQs, and lead times to achieve cost targets
Oversee multi-modal transportation (ocean, air, trucking) to optimize costs and delivery schedules
Monitor and expedite supplier deliveries to prevent production delays and material shortages
Support new product introductions, ensuring supply chain readiness for production ramp
Coordinate engineering change orders (ECOs) with suppliers and manage phase-in/phase-out transitions, ensuring proper documentation and system updates
Maintain accurate inventory records and practice lean inventory management (JIT, cycle counts, E&O)
Ensure compliance with customs, international shipping, and regulatory requirements
Requirements:
Experience with demand planning and production scheduling
Identify deficiencies and be able to develop plans to cut costs and improve efficiencies.
Be able to handle unforeseen circumstances and think critically for options to meet targets.
Strong attention to details, ensuring part numbers and other catalog of items are consistent.
The ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make decisions.
Industry experience (hardware manufacturing, consumer electronics, etc.)
System proficiency (ERP/MRP systems like SAP, Oracle, NetSuite; PLM systems; Arena, Duro)
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Senior Buyer & Gemstone Sourcer - GIA Certified (Fine Jewelry)
Procurement agent job in Menlo Park, CA
Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry, one of the Bay Area's premier luxury jewelers for over 40 years, is seeking an experienced GIA-Certified Buyer/Sourcer to join our elite team. This role is ideal for someone with at least 6 years of experience in the fine jewelry industry and deep expertise in gemstones, metals, fabrication, and quality evaluation.
Location: Monday through Friday in the office in Menlo Park, CA
What You'll Do
Source and purchase gemstones, precious metals, and finished jewelry that meet our world-class standards.
Evaluate authenticity, quality, and value using your GIA expertise.
Build and maintain vendor partnerships, negotiate pricing, and manage procurement timelines.
Align sourcing with design, production, and collection needs.
Support inventory planning and quality control for incoming materials.
Monitor market trends and identify exceptional sourcing opportunities.
What We're Looking For
GIA Certification required (Graduate Gemologist preferred).
6+ years experience in fine jewelry buying, sourcing, or procurement.
Strong knowledge of gemstones, metals, craftsmanship, and global luxury standards.
Excellent negotiation and vendor-management skills.
High attention to detail, professionalism, and passion for rare gemstones and high jewelry.
Why Work With Us
Join a visionary, high-performing luxury jewelry house with incredible benefits, competitive compensation, and a culture rooted in innovation, growth, and craftsmanship.
Purchasing Agent
Procurement agent job in Fremont, CA
Our Client is seeking a Purchasing Agent for a Direct Hire/FTE position in Fremont, CA. This position is onsite and pays $75-95K annually.
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing and negotiating with suppliers
and trade partners using information from scopes of work and specifications for the
purpose of fulfilling the material and equipment needs for each assigned project.
The Purchasing Agent will work closely with all team members involved in the
development and construction of assigned projects. Additionally, the Purchasing
Agent will be required to maintain database assemblies, establish and maintain
budgets, issue Purchase Orders and provide support as required for processing
correct payment of trade partners and suppliers.
Responsibilities:
• Attend meetings to update the staff on projects, pricing, and expediting.
• Protect pricing and issue purchase orders.
• Monitor material and equipment budgets on all projects.
• Prepare and resolve all back charges to suppliers.
• Attend Preconstruction meetings
• Coordinate purchasing responsibilities with the Project Manager.
• Review the project specifications and recommend products for submittals.
• Maintain the project notebook containing Purchasing Log, Purchase Orders, Pricing
Sheets, Submittal Logs, Specifications, Quotes, etc.
• Communicate with: Estimators on pricing changes, Project Managers on project related
issues, Suppliers and vendors on project, pricing, and relational issues.
• Prepare and resolve all back charges to suppliers.
• Interact closely with other PAs and the accounting department.
• Maintain pricing and delivery schedules.
• Act as a liaison between Project Managers, Purchasing, and Vendors.
• Respond to purchasing inquiries and maintain vendor/source information.
• Assist with weekly order status reporting.
• Enter Purchase orders into Vista daily
• Gain product knowledge.
Required Skills:
• 3+ years of purchasing experience, preferably with plumbing and HVAC materials.
• Knowledge of Viewpoint Software or other accounting platforms, a plus.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess exceptional interpersonal
communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to
completion.
• Strong service orientation.
• Must be a strong problem solver who is a self-starter with energy, drive and determination to
accomplish goals and demonstrated ability to multi-task, set priorities, stay focused, and set clear
milestones.
• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner, be able to work with various personalities
and work styles and be a collaborative team-player.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Pay for this position is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
A sign-on payment and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered by our client.
Applicants should apply via The Mice Groups Inc. website (******************* or through this careers site posting.
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Buyer
Procurement agent job in Mountain View, CA
Opportunity Description
A growing Medical facility is seeking an experienced Buyer to support their procurement operations and ensure the efficient sourcing of medical supplies, equipment, and services. This role is essential to maintaining high-quality patient care through strategic purchasing and vendor management.
This is a long-term contract role starting ASAP.
Company Information
Hospitals & Healthcare
Job Duties
Source and procure medical supplies, equipment, and services using approved vendors.
Research, evaluate, and recommend new suppliers to enhance product quality and value.
Expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve delays or discrepancies.
Identify cost-saving opportunities through effective contract management and utilization of Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs).
Collaborate with internal teams to monitor inventory needs and maintain seamless purchasing operations.
Skills & Experience Required
Associate degree or high school diploma with purchasing or accounting coursework.
8+ years of experience as a Buyer or Procurement Specialist, preferably within the healthcare industry.
Strong knowledge of medical products and proficiency with online purchasing software.
Certification in Purchasing Management is preferred.
Buyer
Procurement agent job in Santa Rosa, CA
You will combine consumer insights, market trends, and strong financial understanding to create compelling, brand-appropriate assortments tailored to customer needs within the cluster. Reporting to the Merchant of Accessories, Kids, and Collections, you will lead the regional product strategy and investment decisions for the Kids apparel category. You will also collaborate closely with the Kids Licensee, Planning, and Allocation teams to ensure aligned execution and commercial success.
About the Role
Strategic Merchandising & Line Planning
Develop and deliver the regional merchandising strategy for the assigned apparel category, ensuring alignment with brand vision and financial objectives.
Oversee seasonal line planning to build a well-rounded assortment across fits, styles, price points, and cluster requirements.
Evaluate historical results, market trends, and competitive activity to guide product choices.
Maintain hands-on involvement with systems and tools to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
Consumer & Market Insights
Track industry movement and emerging trends to keep the product assortment fresh and relevant.
Share key insights during monthly and quarterly business reviews.
About You
4+ years of merchandising experience within an apparel manufacturer, retailer, or marketing organization.
Ability to interpret merchandising and design trends, connecting insights into winning product concepts.
Self-driven, proactive, and committed to advancing the business and merchandising vision.
Skilled in influencing with empathy and clarity, fostering trust and alignment across cross-functional partners.
Merchandise Planner, Ecommerce (Contract)
Procurement agent job in San Leandro, CA
About the Role
We are excited to be adding a Merchandise Planner to the Ariat team that will be responsible for developing and executing demand and inventory plans that support sales, margin, and an exceptional customer experience. This role partners cross-functionally to align product availability with marketing, digital merchandising strategies, and site performance trends-ensuring the right product is available in the right quantity at the right time.
You'll Make a Difference By
Forecasting Demand Planning:
Creating and maintaining style-, color-, and size-level demand forecasts for Ariat.com.
Leveraging historical sales data, site traffic, promotions, and marketing inputs to project demand.
Participating in weekly and monthly forecast reviews and align with cross-functional partners on changes.
Managing Inventory & Availability:
Monitoring in-stock rates, weeks of supply, and inventory health across key styles and categories.
Flagging potential stockouts, oversells, and excess inventory; recommending proactive reflows or pulls.
Collaborating with Supply Planning and Distribution Center teams to ensure timely flow of product.
Maintaining Sales & Promo Alignment:
Partnering with Digital Merchandising and Marketing to plan for new product launches, site promotions, and key campaigns.
Analyzing promotional lift and post-event performance to inform future forecast accuracy.
Providing Reporting & Analysis:
Providing weekly business recaps and sell-through reports by category and product.
Supporting hindsight reviews and seasonal planning by summarizing performance trends.
Using tools such as Excel, Tableau, and ERP/forecasting systems.
Collaborating Cross-Functionally:
Working closely with merchandising, marketing, customer service, and fulfillment teams to align plans with execution.
Serving as the day-to-day point of contact for inventory and forecast needs specific to Ariat.com.
About You
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.
2+ years of experience in retail, e-commerce, or demand planning (apparel or footwear preferred).
Strong proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis skills; experience with forecasting/planning tools a plus.
Familiarity with e-commerce KPIs (conversion, promo lift, in-stock %, etc.).
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
Works well with multiple cross-functional partners, comfortable in sharing your recommendation with confidence while being open to all perspectives.
A self-starter who takes the initiative and is flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
About Ariat
Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.
The pay range for this position is $43.00-$48.00 per hour.
The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This contract position may be eligible for select benefits through the payrolling agency. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance options and 401k.
Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email *************************.
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Senior Manager, Procurement Market Intelligence
Procurement agent job in Oakland, CA
Requisition ID # 166388
Job Category: Business Operations / Strategy
Job Level: Senior Manager
Business Unit: Engineering, Planning & Strategy
Work Type: Hybrid
The Procurement Organization includes a staff of more than two hundred sourcing managers, buyers, analysts, and supplier diversity personnel. Our mission is to deliver cost effective and valued procurement services through strategic, diverse, and sustainable business solutions. Our work requires close integration with all lines of business, finance, and our suppliers.
The Procurement Excellence Center (PEC) is a strategic function dedicated to driving procurement transformation, operational efficiency, and value creation across the organization. Within the Procurement organization, the PEC establishes best practices, standardizes processes, and leverages advanced analytics and market intelligence to enable data-driven decision-making. The PEC collaborates with all Procurement teams to enhance capabilities, improve performance, and optimize costs. Key focus areas include market intelligence and analytics, digital procurement transformation, risk management, supplier relationship management, governance, and capability development.
Position Summary
The Procurement Market Intelligence Senior Manager provides strategic direction and leadership to deliver deep market insights and analytics to enhance procurement decision-making. This individual will manage a team of Procurement Market Intelligence specialists tasked with leveraging market research and data analytics to drive procurement excellence, support category strategy, and mitigate supply risks.
This position is responsible for overseeing the collection and analysis of internal and external market data, monitoring industry trends, and providing actionable intelligence to inform sourcing strategies, risk management, and cost optimization initiatives.
They will work closely with category managers and senior procurement leadership to ensure data-driven decision-making across the organization. Additionally, they will participate in business process improvement efforts and other strategic initiatives.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work headquarters in Oakland.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired in this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
A reasonable salary range is:
Bay Area Minimum: $ $155,000
Bay Area Maximum: $ $265,000
Reporting Relationship
The Procurement Market Intelligence Senior Manager will report to the Director of Procurement Analytics and Market Intelligence.
Job Responsibilities
Establishes and maintains effective partnerships with Procurement Leadership aimed at identifying and understanding the needs of the organization to develop continuous improvement efforts and strategic initiative
Provides strategic leadership and guidance to manage Procurement Market Intelligence programs
Manages Procurement Market Intelligence team to provide Sourcing organization with spend analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling, and should-cost analysis to support sourcing decisions. Provides coaching and feedback as necessary
Assesses internal and external best practices and research to ensure state-of- art Procurement Market Intelligence methodology, processes and tools
Enhances Procurement Market Intelligence process & Procurement data through various reporting tools
Manages relationship and serves as liaison between procurement, finance and other functional areas to establish and facilitate a strategic, valued added relationship relative to procurement cost efficiencies and customer procurement plans
Partners with the Director to both assist and also drive individual strategies and efforts and assemble cross-matrixed teams from across the organization to effectuate the strategy development and implementation.
Focuses on the near term deliverables as well as the longer term strategy horizon as the energy and utility industry goes through transformative shifts.
Leads staff to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition.
Background Qualifications
Minimum
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required (one year of experience for every one year of college)
10 years of experience in Procurement, Procurement Analytics, Market Intelligence, or related field
Desired
MBA or graduate degree
2-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience
Strong background in data analysis, market research, and procurement market intelligence within industries such as utilities, energy, or construction
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams
Demonstrated leadership and management skills
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, and strong attention to detail
Consulting experience
Project and/or program/portfolio management experience
Ability to interact with C-Suite executives
Exceptional understanding of the energy landscape
Ability to synthesize complex information - both quantitative and qualitative, and deliver impactful presentations to influence change
Purchasing Agent_Pittsburg CA
Procurement agent job in Pittsburg, CA
360 IT Professionals is a Software Development Company based in Fremont, California that offers complete technology services in Mobile development, Web development, Cloud computing and IT staffing. Merging Information Technology skills in all its services and operations, the company caters to its globally positioned clients by providing dynamic feasible IT solutions. 360 IT Professionals work along with its clients to deliver high-performance results, based exclusively on the one of a kind requirement.
Job Description
We are looking to fill a position for Purchasing agent in Pittsburg CA
Additional Information
In person Interview is required..
Senior Procurement Manager
Procurement agent job in Palo Alto, CA
About the Hiring TeamThe Overseas Procurement Department is an essential component of Tencent's global operations, managing procurement processes on an international scale. This dedicated team is crucial in acquiring essential resources and ensuring the efficient functioning of Tencent's global initiatives by sourcing and securing necessary materials and services. With a focus on optimization and resource management, the department significantly contributes to the overall success of Tencent's international endeavors.What the Role EntailsAbout Tencent
Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world. Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen China, our guiding principle is to use technology for good.
We are not only a major video game publisher in the world, we also produce other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe. We offer a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our client's digital transformation and business growth.
About Overseas Procurement Team
The Tencent Overseas Procurement Team is responsible for leading and managing global procurement operations and strategic sourcing across our international regions. Through active sourcing of suppliers and agencies, negotiation and relationship management, the candidate will play an important role in driving operational excellence for the support of Tencent's global business objectives.Responsibilities:
Responsible for the procurement operation and commercial management of procurement projects, including progress management, demand management, commercial negotiations, price management, contract management, and issue management during execution.
According to the business development strategy, formulate procurement strategies and implementation; responsible for the development, management, performance evaluation, and improvement of suppliers.
Collect and analyze market trends, market changes, and provide a basis for procurement decisions.
Possess the ability to streamline and diagnose processes and promote cross-team problem-solving.
Who We Look ForRequirements:
Aligns with Tencent's corporate culture, displays integrity and responsibility, excels in cross-team collaboration, and possesses strong interpersonal communication skills.
Bachelor's degree or higher, with 5+ years of experience in procurement business or supply chain management for IT/HR/BPO/Marketing/Software etc. Prefer 2+ years of procurement experience working locally.
Experience in independently managing procurement projects, profound knowledge in the procurement field; outstanding business negotiation skills, passionate, resilient, meticulous in work, responsible, and high stress tolerance.
Strong organizational management skills, logical thinking abilities, problem-solving capabilities, and document editing skills.
Demonstrates good learning and communication skills, problem analysis and resolution abilities, and can work under pressure.
Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin) is a plus.
Location State(s)
US-California-Palo AltoThe expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $83,200.00 to $193,200.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan. The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee's tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year. Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
Auto-ApplySenior Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management (CMC/ Supply Chain)
Procurement agent job in Menlo Park, CA
About Summit:
Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company with a mission focused on improving quality of life, increasing potential duration of life, and resolving serious unmet medical needs. At Summit, we believe in building a team of world class professionals who are passionate about this mission, and it is our people who drive this mission to reality. Summit s core values include integrity, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, collaboration, and our commitment to people. Our employees are truly the heart and soul of our culture, and they are invaluable in shaping our journey toward excellence.
Summit s team is inspired to touch and help change lives through Summit s clinical studies in the field of oncology. Summit has multiple global Phase 3 clinical studies, including:
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
HARMONi: Phase 3 clinical study which was intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who were previously treated with a 3rd generation EGFR TKI.
HARMONi-3: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC.
HARMONi-7: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab monotherapy compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC.
Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
HARMONi-GI3: Phase 3 clinical study intended to evaluate ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy compared with bevacizumab plus chemotherapy.
Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy not presently approved by any regulatory authority other than China s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). Summit is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and has additional offices in California, New Jersey, the UK, and Ireland.
Overview of Role:
The Sr. Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls CMC ( CMC ) / Supply Chain) will be responsible for sourcing, contracting and managing external suppliers of raw materials, chemicals, and drug substances used in the manufacturing, and Supply Chain operations. This role plays a critical role in ensuring reliable and cost-effective supply of materials while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (GMP, ICH). The successful incumbent will be responsible for strategic outsourcing, contract negotiation, budget management, quality oversight, driving innovation within the supply chain, and supplier relationship management activities across the biopharmaceutical value chain.
Reporting to the Head/Senior Director of Procurement and Vendor Management, the position will drive category strategy, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives for Summit s CMC and supply chain network. Moving forward, this role could expand to take on other additional responsibilities in Procurement including Commercial, Market Access and other non-R&D related areas.
Role and Responsibilities:
Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for CMC, materials and supply chain focusing on quality, reliability, value and cost optimization.
Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers of chemicals, raw materials and intermediates, assessing their capabilities, quality systems, and compliance within conjunction with CMC, Quality, and Technical Operations team.
Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including RFI/RFP process, vendor selection & qualification, and MSA/SOW review
Partner with Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations ( CDMOs ) to ensure capacity alignment, operational readiness, and performance to supply agreements.
Build strong relationships with external suppliers and develop a preferred vendor strategy/list
Negotiate contracts, rate cards and pricing terms; manage CDMOs and other suppliers seeking cost efficiencies through regular business reviews, performance metrics, and continuous improvement discussions.
Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the CMC supply chain, including supplier disruptions, quality issues, and regulatory changes.
Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders in CMC, Legal, and Finance, as needed to forecast spend, track budgets, and review, amend, and negotiate contracts while ensuring alignment with Summit s priorities.
Facilitate vendor governance process by instituting quarterly business review meetings with key suppliers as appropriate, based on vendor segmentation
Monitor vendor performance by reviewing score cards, quality incidents, KPIs, SLAs, and risks/issues
Help maintain contract trackers for various projects and enter contract requests into the Summit legal portal
Assist and work with senior management to standardize procurement processes, tools, and support special projects
All other duties as assigned
Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
Minimum BA/BS degree in Life Sciences/Pharmacy, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or relevant graduate degree preferred
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing or Vendor Management within a regulated pharmaceutical, CDMO / biotech environment.
Deep knowledge of outsourcing raw materials, drug substances, and chemicals used in the CMC and supply chain processes
Proven success managing external manufacturing partners and negotiating complex technical and commercial agreements
Demonstrated ability to analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and total cost of ownership to drive strategic decisions.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, and independently solve problems in a rapidly changing environment
Proficient user of standard MS Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel) with ERP/procurement systems knowledge (SAP, Ariba, Coupa, etc.)
Strong computer and database skills and Excellent organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively and articulate complex ideas in an easily understandable way, with attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Must be able to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment and manage time-sensitive and highly confidential documents
The pay range for this role is $155,000-$190,000 annually. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.
Summit does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Summit s Talent Acquisition team at ********************* to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit.
Easy ApplyPurchasing Agent I
Procurement agent job in Pleasanton, CA
Responsible for purchasing materials and coordinating activities involved with procuring goods and services to assist in the successful bidding and execution of projects. Requests bids then analyses vendor pricing and capacity, to meet budget and project requirements, negotiating if necessary. Presents recommendations to project teams and prepares contracts for the work.
Duties & Responsibilities
Review specifications and architectural drawings to confirm scope of work, including material and labor requirements
Request quotes, analyze pricing and compliance, prepare contracts and process the required documentation
Actively develops budgets, schedules and performance plans to meet customer and company goals and objectives
Work directly with estimators, CAD Technicians and Project Managers
Interview vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, or inventories
Prepares engineering instructions for shop drawing process
Clearly communicates schedules, risks, vendor conditions in the debriefing to the operations team
Ensures that estimate is complete, and all risk is covered/mitigated. Account for any missing items in estimate
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Customer Service Skills:
Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service - both with internal and external customers
Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)
Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers
Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner
Strong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do
Creates a personal connection with customers - smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful
Positive attitude
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience
0 - 4 years of experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Leads the project team while in purchasing process
Ability to clearly communicate risks and opportunities
Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects
Understands project plans and specifications
Independently performance most assignments with instruction
Works autonomously at times
Seeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards
Engages in company culture
Open to feedback and flexible to change
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Efficient written and verbal communication skills
Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented
Purchasing Agent
Procurement agent job in Santa Rosa, CA
As a Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for sourcing goods and managing vendors. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic, high-quality, and cost-effective procurement activities across multiple suppliers and business facets. You should know how to evaluate market conditions and negotiate effectively to maintain relationships with customers and vendors. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels, ensuring optimal turns, eliminating aged inventory, and keeping up with the market demand for new products.
Organizational skills and attention to detail will play a vital role in managing large projects for our customers and retrieving the correct material for the job.
Reports to: Profit Center Manager
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management, negotiation, and networking
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES
+ Analytical skills
+ Solid judgment with ability to make decisions in a fluid environment and overcome challenges
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Purchasing or Project Management: 1 year
+ Inside sales: 1 year
+ College degree
Working Conditions:
This job operates in a professional office environment and various warehouse locations and conditions.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Essential Job Functions:
+ Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
+ Processing stock/non-stock purchase orders
+ Keep manufacturer cost files up to date.
+ Maintain pricing matrices
+ Adding/deleting products in CEDNet
+ Monitor commodity pricing and availability
+ Annual/defective vendor returns
+ Debit/credit memos
+ Work through freight claims and change order requests with both the customers and the vendors
+ Inside sales support
+ Creating tickets for customer orders
+ Quoting customer bill of material
+ Schedule and communicate the release of material and delivery expectations with the customers and our warehouse operation.
CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran
Compensation Range:
The compensation range for this position is $26 to $27 hourly.
Other Compensation:
The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:
+ Profit Sharing
Benefits:
Benefits available for this position are:
+ Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions
+ Insurance - Medical only for part-time positions, 30+ hours/week
+ Disability Insurance
+ Life Insurance
+ 401(k)
+ Paid Sick Leave
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid Vacation
+ Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching
+ Teledoc
Senior Buyer
Procurement agent job in Santa Rosa, CA
Sr. Buyer Planner / OPM
EV Charging Technology
Quebec, Canada
$110k - $130k + Bonus
Brightsmith are working with a fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) charging firm innovating at the intersection of mobility, energy and PropTech. Their software technology integrates all systems to help buildings become progressively more intelligent and self-sufficient.
Our client is building the next generation of EV charging solutions to support the market and help push mass adoption of EVs.
They are actively searching for a Sr. Buyer Planner to join their Operations team and source, negotiate and purchase materials for EV Charging hardware and accessories to meet production and customer requirements.
Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate ERP transactional records and planning parameters with meticulous attention to detail to support annual audits, financial reporting, and Accounts Payable processes
Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies in purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and packing slips; coordinate with vendors to obtain missing documentation
Maintain document control in the PLM and across systems, ensuring part numbers, BOMs, and engineering drawings are accurate and synchronized across all platforms
Manage supplier relationships, conduct performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement
Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, MOQs, and lead times to achieve cost targets
Oversee multi-modal transportation (ocean, air, trucking) to optimize costs and delivery schedules
Monitor and expedite supplier deliveries to prevent production delays and material shortages
Support new product introductions, ensuring supply chain readiness for production ramp
Coordinate engineering change orders (ECOs) with suppliers and manage phase-in/phase-out transitions, ensuring proper documentation and system updates
Maintain accurate inventory records and practice lean inventory management (JIT, cycle counts, E&O)
Ensure compliance with customs, international shipping, and regulatory requirements
Requirements:
Experience with demand planning and production scheduling
Identify deficiencies and be able to develop plans to cut costs and improve efficiencies.
Be able to handle unforeseen circumstances and think critically for options to meet targets.
Strong attention to details, ensuring part numbers and other catalog of items are consistent.
The ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make decisions.
Industry experience (hardware manufacturing, consumer electronics, etc.)
System proficiency (ERP/MRP systems like SAP, Oracle, NetSuite; PLM systems; Arena, Duro)
If you're interested in applying, please click the 'easy apply' button. Alternatively, feel free to send your resume to *******************************.
Buyer
Procurement agent job in Fremont, CA
You will combine consumer insights, market trends, and strong financial understanding to create compelling, brand-appropriate assortments tailored to customer needs within the cluster. Reporting to the Merchant of Accessories, Kids, and Collections, you will lead the regional product strategy and investment decisions for the Kids apparel category. You will also collaborate closely with the Kids Licensee, Planning, and Allocation teams to ensure aligned execution and commercial success.
About the Role
Strategic Merchandising & Line Planning
Develop and deliver the regional merchandising strategy for the assigned apparel category, ensuring alignment with brand vision and financial objectives.
Oversee seasonal line planning to build a well-rounded assortment across fits, styles, price points, and cluster requirements.
Evaluate historical results, market trends, and competitive activity to guide product choices.
Maintain hands-on involvement with systems and tools to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
Consumer & Market Insights
Track industry movement and emerging trends to keep the product assortment fresh and relevant.
Share key insights during monthly and quarterly business reviews.
About You
4+ years of merchandising experience within an apparel manufacturer, retailer, or marketing organization.
Ability to interpret merchandising and design trends, connecting insights into winning product concepts.
Self-driven, proactive, and committed to advancing the business and merchandising vision.
Skilled in influencing with empathy and clarity, fostering trust and alignment across cross-functional partners.
Purchasing Agent_Pittsburg CA
Procurement agent job in Pittsburg, CA
360 IT Professionals is a Software Development Company based in Fremont, California that offers complete technology services in Mobile development, Web development, Cloud computing and IT staffing. Merging Information Technology skills in all its services and operations, the company caters to its globally positioned clients by providing dynamic feasible IT solutions. 360 IT Professionals work along with its clients to deliver high-performance results, based exclusively on the one of a kind requirement.
Job Description
We are looking to fill a position for Purchasing agent in Pittsburg CA
Additional Information
In person Interview is required..
Senior Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management (R&D Clinical)
Procurement agent job in Menlo Park, CA
Job Description
About Summit:
Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company with a mission focused on improving quality of life, increasing potential duration of life, and resolving serious unmet medical needs. At Summit, we believe in building a team of world class professionals who are passionate about this mission, and it is our people who drive this mission to reality. Summit's core values include integrity, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, collaboration, and our commitment to people. Our employees are truly the heart and soul of our culture, and they are invaluable in shaping our journey toward excellence.
Summit's team is inspired to touch and help change lives through Summit's clinical studies in the field of oncology. Summit has multiple global Phase 3 clinical studies, including:
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
HARMONi: Phase 3 clinical study which was intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who were previously treated with a 3rd generation EGFR TKI.
HARMONi-3: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC.
HARMONi-7: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab monotherapy compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC.
Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
HARMONi-GI3: Phase 3 clinical study intended to evaluate ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy compared with bevacizumab plus chemotherapy.
Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy not presently approved by any regulatory authority other than China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). Summit is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and has additional offices in California, New Jersey, the UK, and Ireland.
Overview of Role:
The Senior Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management (R&D Clinical) will lead sourcing strategy, contracting, and governance activities across Summit's global clinical research and development organization. This individual will report into the Head/Senior Director of Procurement and Vendor Management. The successful incumbent will be responsible for all phases of clinical study execution such as CROs, central labs, and other specialty clinical suppliers. across R&D. The role ensures that vendors deliver high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective services aligned with Summit's clinical and operational goals. Moving forward, this role could expand to take on other additional responsibilities across R&D and in Procurement.
Role and Responsibilities:
Develop and execute R&D category sourcing strategies across Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs and related R&D categories with a focus on driving quality, compliance and cost savings
Provide input and feedback to strategic procurement processes and best practices
Manage the end-to-end procurement for clinical services, including RFI/RFP management, bid evaluation, supplier selection, onboarding, risk assessment and MSA/SOW review
Negotiate contracts, rate cards and pricing terms; manage CRO/clinical budgets seeking cost efficiencies
Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders in Clinical Operations, R&D, Legal, and Finance, to forecast vendor needs, plan budgets, and align as needed to review, amend, negotiate and complete contracts
Serve as primary point of contact for suppliers, build strong relationship with suppliers and facilitate vendor governance process, including quarterly business review meetings with key suppliers as appropriate, based on vendor segmentation
Establish vendor performance governance by reviewing score cards, quality incidents, KPIs, SLAs, and risks/issues escalation
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, compliance, and cost effectiveness while identifying improvement opportunities and implementing corrective actions as needed
Help maintain contract trackers, supplier databases, and documentation for various projects and enter contract requests into the Summit legal portal
Assist and work with senior management on continuous improvement of procurement processes, automation projects and other strategic projects
All other duties as assigned
Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
Minimum BA/BS degree or relevant graduate degree preferred
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a Procurement/Vendor Management environment in a pharmaceutical, CRO/ biotech company or worked in a clinical R&D operations setting with a CRO/Sponsor company
Good understanding of the drug development R&D process is important
In-depth understanding of clinical trial-related execution of large global studies, including CROs, central labs, imaging, drug supply, CMC vendors, and ancillary suppliers. Oncology experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH, and regulatory expectations governing outsourced clinical activities
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, and independently solve problems in a rapidly changing environment
Proficient user of standard MS Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel), experience using electronic document management systems (e.g. Veeva Vault, etc.), and document review tools desirable
Strong computer and database skills and experience with procurement or contract management systems (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, etc.)
Attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality with clear and concise oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to work independently
Must be able to effectively multi-task and manage time-sensitive and highly confidential documents
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, manage competing priorities, and operate in a fast-paced, high growth organization
Oncology or rare disease experience is desirable
The pay range for this role is $155,000-$190,000 annually. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.
Summit does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Summit's Talent Acquisition team at ********************* to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit.
Easy ApplySenior Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management (R&D Clinical)
Procurement agent job in Menlo Park, CA
About
Summit
Summit
Therapeutics
Inc
is
a
biopharmaceutical
oncology
company
with
a
mission
focused
on
improving
quality
of
life
increasing
potential
duration
of
life
and
resolving
serious
unmet
medical
needs
At
Summit
we
believe
in
building
a
team
of
world
class
professionals
who
are
passionate
about this mission and it is our people who drive this mission to reality Summits core values include integrity passion for excellence purposeful urgency collaboration and our commitment to people Our employees are truly the heart and soul of our culture and they are invaluable in shaping our journey toward excellence Summits team is inspired to touch and help change lives through Summits clinical studies in the field of oncology Summit has multiple global Phase 3 clinical studies including Non small Cell Lung Cancer NSCLC HARMONi Phase 3 clinical study which was intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with EGFR mutated locally advanced or metastatic non squamous NSCLC who were previously treated with a 3rd generation EGFR TKI HARMONi 3 Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy in patients with first line metastatic NSCLC HARMONi 7 Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab monotherapy compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy in patients with first line metastatic NSCLC Colorectal Cancer CRC HARMONi GI3 Phase 3 clinical study intended to evaluate ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy compared with bevacizumab plus chemotherapy Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy not presently approved by any regulatory authority other than Chinas National Medical Products Administration NMPA Summit is headquartered in Miami Florida and has additional offices in California New Jersey the UK and Ireland Overview of Role The Senior Manager Procurement & Vendor Management R&D Clinical will lead sourcing strategy contracting and governance activities across Summits global clinical research and development organization This individual will report into the HeadSenior Director of Procurement and Vendor Management The successful incumbent will be responsible for all phases of clinical study execution such as CROs central labs and other specialty clinical suppliers across R&D The role ensures that vendors deliver high quality compliant and cost effective services aligned with Summits clinical and operational goals Moving forward this role could expand to take on other additional responsibilities across R&D and in Procurement Role and Responsibilities Develop and execute R&D category sourcing strategies across Clinical Operations Medical Affairs and related R&D categories with a focus on driving quality compliance and cost savings Provide input and feedback to strategic procurement processes and best practices Manage the end to end procurement for clinical services including RFIRFP management bid evaluation supplier selection onboarding risk assessment and MSASOW review Negotiate contracts rate cards and pricing terms; manage CROclinical budgets seeking cost efficiencies Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders in Clinical Operations R&D Legal and Finance to forecast vendor needs plan budgets and align as needed to review amend negotiate and complete contracts Serve as primary point of contact for suppliers build strong relationship with suppliers and facilitate vendor governance process including quarterly business review meetings with key suppliers as appropriate based on vendor segmentation Establish vendor performance governance by reviewing score cards quality incidents KPIs SLAs and risksissues escalation Monitor and evaluate supplier performance compliance and cost effectiveness while identifying improvement opportunities and implementing corrective actions as needed Help maintain contract trackers supplier databases and documentation for various projects and enter contract requests into the Summit legal portal Assist and work with senior management on continuous improvement of procurement processes automation projects and other strategic projects All other duties as assigned Experience Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills Minimum BABS degree or relevant graduate degree preferred Minimum of 8 years of experience in a ProcurementVendor Management environment in a pharmaceutical CRO biotech company or worked in a clinical R&D operations setting with a CROSponsor company Good understanding of the drug development R&D process is important In depth understanding of clinical trial related execution of large global studies including CROs central labs imaging drug supply CMC vendors and ancillary suppliers Oncology experience preferred Strong knowledge of GCP ICH and regulatory expectations governing outsourced clinical activities Demonstrated ability to multi task prioritize and independently solve problems in a rapidly changing environment Proficient user of standard MS Office suite eg Word Excel experience using electronic document management systems eg Veeva Vault etc and document review tools desirable Strong computer and database skills and experience with procurement or contract management systems eg Ariba Coupa etc Attention to detail accuracy and confidentiality with clear and concise oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Critical thinking problem solving ability to work independently Must be able to effectively multi task and manage time sensitive and highly confidential documents Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross functionally manage competing priorities and operate in a fast paced high growth organization Oncology or rare disease experience is desirable The pay range for this role is 155000 185000 annually Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to skill set depth of experience certifications and specific work location This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus stock benefits andor other applicable variable compensation Summit does not accept referrals from employment businesses andor employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site All employment businessesagencies are required to contact Summits Talent Acquisition team at recruitingsmmttxcom to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit
Purchasing Agent II - Door, Frames, Hardware
Procurement agent job in Pleasanton, CA
Reports To: Operations Manager, PCS Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Responsible for purchasing materials and coordinating activities involved with procuring goods and services to assist in the successful bidding and execution of projects. Requests bids then analyses vendor pricing and capacity, to meet budget and project requirements, negotiating if necessary. Presents recommendations to project teams and prepares contracts for the work.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide special pricing to detailing teams.
Track Quotes and escalation, per manufacture terms to support detailers with procurement.
Meet with manufacture and or wholesaler representatives, maintain relationships.
Manage/Update buy programs within Comsense.
Communicate with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule to help detailers with expedited orders.
Prepare purchase orders and special instructions for manufacturers, answer questions from manufacturers that may arise.
Checking Order Acknowledgments for accuracy (products, cost & ship date). Update Comsense pricing as necessary and provide communication back to detailer.
Track incoming shipments based on order acknowledgments.
Ensure orders ship out on time, complete or note any partials shipments with back-order dates.
Troubleshoot with warehouse on CIR (Contract Information Request) and Shortage and Breakage items and keep detailers updated on status.
Coordinate Return Goods Authorization & call tags to return incorrect/damaged material.
Place and track replacement orders for damaged or missing material.
Coordinating between warehouse and detailer as to when orders are complete/ready to ship or delayed.
Quote and coordinate LTL shipments of material from warehouse/logistics to jobsite.
Check for product compatibility between manufactures/ series.
Verify price book updates within Comsense, and update price books not supported within Comsense.
Check and maintain stock item inventory within Comsense.
Help locate templates when requested from detailer.
Answers general product questions or contact manufacturers for answers from customer Service/Tech Support.
Execute Keying Summary Sheets (Information about the System, Key Quantities, Stamping, Ship to Address, etc.) in coordination with the detailer.
Quote and order noncontract misc. material on sales orders.
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Customer Service Skills:
Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service - both with internal and external customers
Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)
Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers
Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner
Strong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do
Creates a personal connection with customers - smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful
Positive attitude
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Intermediate knowledge of Doors, Frames and Hardware Software (Comsense, Protech Titan, Avaware, eMullion+TOAD)
Minimum Qualifications
4 - 7 years of experience of Purchasing experience within the Commercial Door, Frames, and Hardware Industry
Experience with Comsense
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Drives the project team through purchasing process
Ability to navigate and mitigate risk, communicate these strategies to the team
Works on medium sized projects
Intermediate knowledge of Doors, Frames and Hardware products, services, processes and projects
Proficient in pdf editing applications (Bluebeam/Adobe)
Ability to lead an assignment/special project from start to finish
Makes decisions independently depending on level of complexity
Functions autonomously most of the time
Ability to be strategic/think critically and analytically
Initiates and maintains relationships with key staff and other departments
Contributes to the company above and beyond position
Assist in development/mentoring of others; may have direct reports
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Senior Buyer
Procurement agent job in Fremont, CA
Sr. Buyer Planner / OPM
EV Charging Technology
Quebec, Canada
$110k - $130k + Bonus
Brightsmith are working with a fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) charging firm innovating at the intersection of mobility, energy and PropTech. Their software technology integrates all systems to help buildings become progressively more intelligent and self-sufficient.
Our client is building the next generation of EV charging solutions to support the market and help push mass adoption of EVs.
They are actively searching for a Sr. Buyer Planner to join their Operations team and source, negotiate and purchase materials for EV Charging hardware and accessories to meet production and customer requirements.
Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate ERP transactional records and planning parameters with meticulous attention to detail to support annual audits, financial reporting, and Accounts Payable processes
Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies in purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and packing slips; coordinate with vendors to obtain missing documentation
Maintain document control in the PLM and across systems, ensuring part numbers, BOMs, and engineering drawings are accurate and synchronized across all platforms
Manage supplier relationships, conduct performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement
Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, MOQs, and lead times to achieve cost targets
Oversee multi-modal transportation (ocean, air, trucking) to optimize costs and delivery schedules
Monitor and expedite supplier deliveries to prevent production delays and material shortages
Support new product introductions, ensuring supply chain readiness for production ramp
Coordinate engineering change orders (ECOs) with suppliers and manage phase-in/phase-out transitions, ensuring proper documentation and system updates
Maintain accurate inventory records and practice lean inventory management (JIT, cycle counts, E&O)
Ensure compliance with customs, international shipping, and regulatory requirements
Requirements:
Experience with demand planning and production scheduling
Identify deficiencies and be able to develop plans to cut costs and improve efficiencies.
Be able to handle unforeseen circumstances and think critically for options to meet targets.
Strong attention to details, ensuring part numbers and other catalog of items are consistent.
The ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make decisions.
Industry experience (hardware manufacturing, consumer electronics, etc.)
System proficiency (ERP/MRP systems like SAP, Oracle, NetSuite; PLM systems; Arena, Duro)
If you're interested in applying, please click the 'easy apply' button. Alternatively, feel free to send your resume to *******************************.