About the Company
Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.
About the Role
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead strategic Industrial Construction and Facilities Engineering sourcing projects for new and existing sites across Ross' supply chain network. Their primary goals will be to help Ross mitigate risks, procure materials, equipment and services at the best value and be a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Drive Strategic Sourcing and Sourcing Process Execution
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for Industrial Construction categories (e.g., steel structures, concrete, MEP systems, site services, etc.) and Facilities Maintenance categories (e.g., conveyor systems, fork trucks, racking, etc.). Analyze historical data to determine the highest risk and cost categories.
Partner with Property Development, Engineering, Project Management, Legal, Risk Management and Finance teams to understand project needs. Manage expectations and set achievable milestones to arrive at the agreed upon goal.
Develop and manage sourcing project timelines and lead socialization meetings. Update stakeholders regularly on project progress, risks and mitigation strategies.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers and contractors. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance and compliance. Develop and monitor supplier KPIs, coordinate regular QBRs and Top to Top meetings.
Support the budgeting process and develop bottoms-up (quantity based) estimates.
Develop RFPs and vendor response comparison tools (quantitative and qualitative). Work with Property Development, Engineering, Loss Prevention, IT and Legal stakeholders to understand requirements to be included in the RFP packages.
Manage competitive events or sourcing process end to end with minimal supervision. This would include market research, RFP development, internal and external communication management, stakeholder alignment, etc.
Conduct detailed market and vendor research to communicate findings through research summaries. Evaluate vendor core competencies and competitive positioning using open-source data and industry benchmarks.
Proactively identify alternate sourcing opportunities across multiple Construction and Facilities Engineering material, equipment, parts and service categories. Analyze market trends and cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions.
Drive cost savings initiatives through value engineering, competitive bidding, and strategic negotiations.
Create presentations to communicate findings and vendor recommendations to stakeholders, to help with decision making.
Serve as an escalation channel for internal stakeholders, to improve vendor service levels. Maximize Ross' position of leverage in any negotiation scenario.
Support the Facilities Engineering team with sourcing requirements for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) repair, refurbishment and replacement.
Qualifications
BA/BS in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business, Economics, Finance or Engineering (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
Minimum of 5 years category management / strategic sourcing experience in Industrial Construction and Facilities Engineering. Multiple Construction and Engineering sourcing category experience preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of program or project management experience in a cross functional environment (technical and non-technical teams).
Strong knowledge of corporate finance - budgeting, cash flow, P/L statements, balance sheets.
Strong experience with construction cost estimating and budgeting as well as working with raw material / market indices and determining fair purchase prices.
Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
Experience with Construction Management Software such as Procore, as well as Sourcing / Contract Management Software such as Coupa.
Familiarity with LEED, OSHA, and other regulatory frameworks.
Certifications preferred - CCPS, CCM, CPSM.
Consulting experience strongly preferred; experience in retail is a plus.
Proficiency with contract writing and management strongly preferred.
Knowledge of DC Operations (e.g. Receiving, Sorting, VAS, Pick/Pack, Shipping).
Strong Excel (Pivots, VLookups, Data Tables) and PowerPoint skills.
Experience in working with raw material / market indices and determining fair purchase prices.
Must have a data driven approach to solving problems.
Must be inquisitive to learn the business and "ways of working" before recommending improvements.
Requires very strong quantitative skills and experience structuring ambiguous problems.
Must have very close attention to detail and the drive to achieve accurate results with minimal supervision. Must evaluate all vendor material and contracts with a critical eye to identify risks to Ross.
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, work independently and keep a high level of focus.
Must be able to listen, understand, and communicate with employees at all levels of the company. Requires strong written and verbal business communication skills.
Needs to be able to build effective working relationships within Ross and drive continuous improvement.
Required Skills
Strong project management, communication and prioritization skills.
Deep industry knowledge and strong negotiation skills.
Ability to operate at both the tactical and strategic levels of the organization.
Preferred Skills
Experience in retail.
Consulting experience.
Pay range and compensation package
The base salary range for this role is $108,800 - $165,950. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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$108.8k-166k yearly 5d ago
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Sourcing Manager
Serena & Lily 3.7
Purchasing manager job in Sausalito, CA
Sourcing Manager - Furniture
SAUSALITO, CA (hybrid)
Serena & Lily is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Furniture to join the Sourcing team in Sausalito, CA. This role will report to the Director of Sourcing. The ideal candidate is an experienced individual who has strong knowledge of Furniture in sourcing, production, and product development.This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for all Furniture products. The individual will work closely with product development, merchandising and planning teams to meet company objectives while maintaining a strong focus on cost efficiency, and quality. Each day can range from small tasks to building large strategies for this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as primary contact to Agents/Vendors in Furniture. Vendors range from overseas to domestic importers.
This includes identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely, cost-effective delivery of high-quality products.
Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency.
Manage Calendar & timelines with cross-functional teams and vendors/agents to ensure on-time deliveries.
Close working partnership with Design, Merchandising, Planning, DC, and Quality & Compliance.
PRESOURCING & STRATEGY
Evaluate current supplier portfolio and introduce new suppliers to balance the sourcing matrix with strategic goals for growth.
Identify, cultivate and maintain new and existing supplier relationships both domestically and internationally.
Work with the design team during the initial development process to identify region or vendors for requested materials, finishes and products in the assigned product categories. Direct the sampling process by identifying markets to cost and sample.
Executes and advises on vendor strategies to support design and merchandising strategies (including vendor allocation).
Identify potential product in the assigned categories that present opportunities in new markets
Responsible for identifying and tracking vendor capabilities, including: Innovation in design and production (materials and techniques), quality, core competency, capacity, speed to market.
Develop strategies to reduce core production lead times and increase speed to market.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Allocate designs to appropriate sources with support growth strategies
Develop and monitor pre-production activities (sample development, quotes, packaging, etc) to ensure all are completed in a timely manner.
Negotiates favorable costs based on targets provided by Merchant team and effectively ensuring design and materials are aligned to either hit first cost target or make adjustments based on design and material direction.
Strong collaboration with merchants and design. Identifying opportunities for improving design execution, quality and cost.
Strategically source, allocate and negotiate cost and deliveries. Improve IMU and reduce lead times.
Improve vendor reliability through the management of vendor performance - provides feedback to suppliers on their performance.
Work with vendors & internal teams on solutions for quality issues and production delays.
CAPACITY
Share major updates or changes from assortment strategies or adoptions that would affect the markets & allocation strategy.
Troubleshoot capacity issues and develop long term capacity planning strategies.
Assess and analyze vendor capacities and partner with planning teams to utilize projections and forecasts.
QUALITY
Troubleshoot seasonal product issues related to development, production and/or delivery in assigned categories.
Work closely with internal teams on reviewing returns-develop plans for damage or quality issue reductions. Identify inferior quality source and chargeback.
Develop relationships with QA partners internally and internationally.
Work closely with vendors and agents to track necessary product and package testing.
Ensure standards are met for packaging and product testing.
LEADERSHIP
Act as a change agent, driving the adoption of new processes and systems to enhance sourcing capabilities.
Lead efforts to establish the sourcing function within the organization, including setting goals, defining metrics, and reporting on performance.
Mentor and guide junior team members, providing training and support as needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of 5 years in a Furniture Sourcing, Product Development, or Production Role
Intermediate to advanced understanding of manufacturing processes for Furniture category
Strong knowledge of product testing requirements for Furniture
Understanding of raw materials properties, wood, metals, and finishes required
Strong capacity planning and production management
Knowledge of product packaging and product testing
Logistics and supply chain management and coordination experience
Effective communicator with internal and external parties, must have the ability to work in/with cross functional teams
Proactive approach to problem solving, adapt quickly to changes
Demonstrates high level of organization and can quickly reprioritize based on the needs of the business
Detail oriented and driven by deadlines and high sense of urgency
Ability to manage small and large tasks
Ability to manage to the master calendar
Excellent communication skills
Strong Negotiating skills
Strong financial reporting and quantitative analysis skills
Must be willing to accommodate off hours/overseas meetings
Strong reading, written and verbal language skills (English)
College Degree required
Multi-cultural awareness and respect
Hybrid work environment: 3 days in the office required, more if needed
COMPENSATION:
$110-140k per year is the anticipated starting base pay for this role. This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this role. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: experience, education, and skills.
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance should they choose to participate in Serena & Lily's benefits. Employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan. During the first year of employment, full-time employees accrue twenty-one days of PTO and seven paid holidays throughout the year.
$110k-140k yearly 5d ago
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Cypress HCM 3.8
Purchasing manager job in San Francisco, CA
You will be the “control tower”, take on a hands-on approach while building and running a large team of buyers and contract negotiators handling high volume, low risk sourcing. You will own playbooks, training, workflows, and SLA performance. Your work enables fast commercial execution so Strategic Sourcing and Legal stay focused on complex deals.
We need someone who has led large buyer teams in technology companies and who is extremely organized, efficient, and able to partner calmly with demanding internal customers.
In this role, you will
Lead and manage a team of buyers and negotiators focused on quick turn, low risk commercial negotiations
Serve as the command center for sourcing intake, triage, and prioritization
Coach buyers and contractors on commercial structures, negotiation frameworks, and best practices
Own resource allocation & pipeline health across sourcing workstreams
Ensure full due diligence routing when needed including Legal, Security, Finance, Privacy, and Risk
Build and enforce negotiation playbooks and commercial guardrails that allow standard deals to move quickly without Legal involvement
Own intake triage and routing models, ensuring clean escalation paths for complex agreements
Maintain dashboards & reporting for volume, throughput, quality, and cycle time
Lead weekly stand-ups, syncs, and stakeholder communications
Manage and optimize the contingent workforce model including contractor leads and bench coverage to scale efficiently
Recruit, hire, train, and performance manage contingent staff with a focus on productivity, consistency, and SLA attainment
Build and maintain dashboards and performance metrics such as cycle time, SLA attainment, resource utilization, and quality
Maintain extreme organization in workflow sequencing, documentation, and stakeholder communication
Lead continuous process improvement and automation work to reduce friction and increase throughput
Partner closely with Strategic Sourcing Leads and cross functional teams to ensure diligence quality, alignment, and compliance
Partner closely with Legal & Finance on deal velocity and compliance
Handle select quick-turn negotiations and approvals as needed
Provide excellent customer service to stakeholders including managing escalations and helping unblock urgent requests
Conduct quality reviews on executed contracts and reinforce adherence to standards
Provide routine operational reviews with insights, risks, and action plans
You might thrive in this role if you
Have managed a large buyer or sourcing delivery team with measurable output and SLA ownership
Have successfully led intake / triage / shared services / procurement ops teams
Enjoy coaching and developing talent - not just doing the work yourself
Have deep experience in quick turn negotiations and standard software and services commercial terms
Thrive in a fast growing, high volume environment where scaling is constant
Have worked across a wide range of categories including technology, SaaS, and business services
Know how to partner with Legal, Security, Finance, and Risk to ensure complete and accurate diligence
Are extremely organized and nothing slips through the cracks
Are calm when stakeholders are under pressure or shifting priorities
Communicate clearly, set expectations early, and drive follow through
Think in systems with intake, handoffs, metrics, and automation built in
Use data to diagnose issues and prioritize improvements
Thrive in a fast growing, high volume environment where scaling is constant
Pay Rate: $90-$110/hour DOE
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. You must be in the office at least 3 days per week.
$90-110 hourly 5d ago
Sourcing Manager V
PTR Global
Purchasing manager job in Santa Clara, CA
Sourcing Manager V Duration: Contract - 12 Months The Sourcing Manager V will be responsible for managing procurement strategies, supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective sourcing solutions. This role requires a strong understanding of supply chain management, negotiation skills, and the ability to drive efficiency in sourcing processes.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet organizational goals.
Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with company standards.
Negotiate contracts and agreements to achieve cost savings and value.
Analyze market trends and supplier performance to optimize procurement processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
Ensure timely delivery of goods and services while maintaining quality standards.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Proven experience in sourcing and procurement management.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit *****************
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Pay Range: $90 - $95
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.
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$90-95 hourly 5d ago
Manager Strategic Sourcing - Facilities
Briarlake Partners
Purchasing manager job in Oakland, CA
Briarlake Partners is a strategic sourcing focused recruiting firm. We are working with a Bay Area client looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to focus on facility services categories like cafeteria, janitorial, maintenance, landscapping and others. Our client has an office in Oakland and San Ramon and requires being in the office up to three days a week.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
8 years of strategic sourcing experience with a focus on facility services categories
Building category strategies
Contract negotiation and contract management
Comfort and rigorous process in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling
Broad knowledge of risk management practices and principles
Sound fiscal knowledge base in order to develop clear, concise measurements for agreements that are tied to strategic goals and demonstrate value to the enterprise
Strong relationship building/relationship management skills
Ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, etc...
BA/BS in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related; MBA or equivalent preferred
$97k-145k yearly est. 1d ago
Supply Chain Manager
Cruxx
Purchasing manager job in San Francisco, CA
SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER - SURGICAL ROBOTICS
Who We Are
We are a commercial, agile, successful and hungrily ambitious fast growing start up in SF Bay, developing surgical robotics to help make the lives of patients safer and the experience of surgeons better.
Our FDA & CE marked solution help hsopital systems in many ways - we prevent cancelled operations. We help reduce the wear and tear on surgeons' bodies keeping them practising so they can save lives. We help make operations shorter, better, and we help bring relief to patients in distress.
Working in this high energy passionate team based in San Francisco Bay, you could join us as our Senior Supply Chain Manager and be part of a team determined to ensure no patient ever has to wait for an operation because our production stops due to supply chain reasons. It's a major issue -potentially cascading into cancelled installs, idle capital equipment, and disrupted patient care.
The surgeons rely on you and we rely on you to be the orchestrator ensuring seamless production of the surgical robot they work with daily.
The Role
The Senior Supply Chain Manager ensures every certified component, subsystem and part arrives exactly right,- on time, validated, and traceable - because one missing or imperfect part can ground a robot and delay care. These are precision robotic systems designed to extend the surgeons' capabilities and dexterity. You will be dealing with capital equiment, electronics, systems and disposables, part assemblies and sub assemblies. You must have experience in medical manufacturing and with these components.
This role is critical -It protects quality under fire, continuity under growth, and patient care under relentless operational demand. As deployment scales, the pressure multiplies. More assets in the field that must be supported, serviced, and replenished without interruption. The supply chain scales with precision, or fractures under its own success.
The Person
Reporting to the VP Operations , this position balances continous improvement and NPI. There is lots of room for growth in this fast expanding company.
You will identify, neogtiate and establishing relationships with new suppliers and manufacturers to accelerate progress and mitigate risks associated with new product or feature introductions. We have suppliers worldwide and ship across the US and Europe.
You'll be part of a team and also work closely with Quality, Operations, Finance, and Suppliers at the center of our manufacturing and field service organizations, ensuring the consistent availability of high quality inventory.
You are a key stakeholder in the architecture and introduction of new business systems supporting purchasing, material management, and logistics.
You'll balance activity between procurement and warehousing/logistics, addressing in your typical unruffled manner, a multitude of priorities;
Demand Planning, commercial and service forecasts, obsolescence and safety stock countermeasures
Optimizing inventory , supporting Operations with supplier issue resolution or nonconformances
Coordinating outbound deliveries in support of commercial placements
Sourcing, negotiating with and managing suppliers
You don't do micro-management. You're pretty autonomous and wear multiple hats in this startup environment; flexibility and adaptability are your norm.
Other skillsets include:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word) including light automation and process improvements
5+ years in supply chain management minimum
NPI and Sustaining Experience
FDA & CE supply chain experience essential
Management of contract manufacturers a plus
Strong organization skills with attention to detail
Clear communication and ability to build relationships (internal and external)
Prior ERP/MRP selection or implementation experience strongly preferred
Compensation, Benefits & Other Details
25 Days of Paid Vacation & 10 Paid Holidays
401k with matching
Competitive Vision, Dental, and Health benefits
Regular national and international travel required
If this sounds like your 2026 challnege - let's talk !
$89k-138k yearly est. 5d ago
Senior Sourcing Manager
R&D Partners
Purchasing manager job in Foster City, CA
R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Senior Sourcing Manager in Foster City, CA.
Your main responsibilities as a Senior Sourcing Manager:
· Lead or provide support to members of the strategic sourcing and supplier management team for projects and activities such as contract negotiations, supplier selection, planning and preparation for CMO and supplier business reviews.
· Lead/support preparation, reviewing, challenging, and tracking of RFPs/RFQs/RFIs for new business with external suppliers and in consultation with functional stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations, Technical Development. Quality Assurance, Analytical Operations etc.).
· Negotiate Confidentiality Agreements, Master Services Agreements and Work Orders.
· Support annual business review meetings (BRMs) with assigned suppliers as needed.
· Coordinate/lead meetings internally and with suppliers, publishes meeting minutes.
What we are looking for in a Senior Sourcing Manager:
· 8+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment and a BA or BS degree; an MA/MBA degree may be considered as 2 years of relevant experience and Ph.D. may be consider as 4 years' experience.
· Prior experience leading manufacturing service providers and/or direct material suppliers.
· Strong computer skills and experience with an ERP system (SAP).
· Understanding of activities related to the CMC development of biopharmaceuticals.
· Knowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts 11, 210, 211, 820)
Why Choose R&D Partners?
As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical insurance - PPO, HMO &
Dental & Vision insurance
401k plan
Employee Assistance Program
Long-term disability
Weekly payroll
Expense reimbursement
Online timecard approval
Pay Scale:
$241,163 - $301,454
Dependent on Experience)
R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.
R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.
$241.2k-301.5k yearly 4d ago
Senior Buyer
Brightsmith
Purchasing manager 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 *******************************.
$66k-107k yearly est. 1d ago
Sourcing Director/Head, Strategic Procurement
GMI Cloud 4.6
Purchasing manager job in Mountain View, CA
GMI Cloud is a fast-growing AI infrastructure company backed by Headline VC and one of only six cloud providers worldwide to earn NVIDIA's prestigious Reference Platform Cloud Partner designation . We operate 8 of our own GPU clusters across the U.S. and Asia, delivering a full spectrum of services from GPU compute service to AI model inference API solutions. As an NVIDIA Reference Platform Cloud Partner, our infrastructure meets the highest standards for performance, security, and scalability in AI deployments. We empower AI startups and enterprises to “build AI without limits,” providing everything they need to prototype, train, and deploy AI models quickly and reliably.
The Role:
As a Sourcing Director /Head at GMI Cloud, you will be a key player in ensuring we have the resources needed to dominate the AI infrastructure market. You will be responsible for developing and executing aggressive sourcing strategies, negotiating fiercely with suppliers, and building a world-class supply chain that is both agile and cost-effective. We need a Sourcing Director who is willing to take ownership, drive results, and make things happen.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement bold sourcing strategies for key categories, including hardware (GPUs, servers, networking), software, and cloud services, with a focus on securing a competitive advantage.
Supplier Negotiation: Lead aggressive negotiations with suppliers to achieve best-in-class pricing, terms, and conditions. You will be expected to push back on suppliers and drive for maximum value.
Supply Chain Optimization: Identify and implement innovative ways to optimize the supply chain, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and mitigate risks.
Supplier Relationship Management: Build and manage strong relationships with key suppliers, but always prioritize GMI Cloud's interests and be prepared to make tough decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering, finance, operations, and other teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs and ensure seamless execution.
Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, new suppliers, and potential disruptions, and proactively adapt sourcing strategies
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of proven experience in strategic sourcing, preferably in the technology or cloud computing industry.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels and leverage internal resources.
A track record of delivering significant cost savings and supply chain improvements.
Exceptional negotiation skills and a relentless drive to secure the best possible deals.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proficiency in sourcing software and tools.
A "get it done" attitude and a passion for driving result.
$151k-219k yearly est. 5d ago
Strategic Buyer
Aivres
Purchasing manager job in Milpitas, CA
Aivres is a leading data center servers and storage solutions provider committed to delivering innovative technologies that propel the world's leading industries to new frontiers. We widely deliver and deploy cutting-edge hardware products and designs to major data centers across the US, supporting critical modern applications that include cloud, AI, big data, mass storage, and edge. Our unique JDM model enables open collaboration with partners and customers to develop purpose-built, performance-optimized solutions that tackle different workloads and overcome real-world challenges. We are looking for a Buyer to join our Milpitas office, CA.
Primary Responsibilities
Be responsible for the planning, directing, and coordination of the purchasing any of the following: materials, equipment, facilities, supplies, etc. or as directed by the management.
Lead the negotiation of contracts, terms, and pricing and ensure best prices and services are implemented.
Be responsible for coordinating with all departments including Finance and Legal, maintaining vendor relationships and negotiating rates/terms for purchases.
Manage vendor contracts, monitor performance, terms, pricing, and purchasing relationships with vendors.
Process requisitions and purchase orders as needed.
Maintain purchasing instructions, policies and procedures, and ensure compliance.
Prepare and manage sourcing documents, contracts, and related procurement documents.
Manage, coordinate and support special projects as needed.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a Procurement or Purchasing function
Experience in sourcing and negotiating contract
Ability to influence others and communicate effectively
Ability to collaborate throughout the organization and with vendors
An ability to drive for results through negotiations
Proven ability to work with and build successful relationships with business stakeholders
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems, a plus
$74k-124k yearly est. 5d ago
Global Supply Chain Manager
Belcan 4.6
Purchasing manager job in Palo Alto, CA
Job Title: Senior Global Supply Manage
Zip Code: 94304
Duration: 5+ Months
Bachelor"s degree
· 8+ years of relevant Information Technology (IT) related software licensing experience
· 8+ years of experience performing strategic sourcing, cost analysis, negotiations and contract negotiations in a indirect procurement environment
· Previous ERP systems and purchase order processing experience - Coupa preferred
· Previous Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system experience - Ironclad preferred
· Able to work independently with little instruction and can adapt to change
· Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to details and deadlines
· Able to work well with others in a team environment
· Effective communication skills and customer service approach
· Proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
· Highly accurate and detail-oriented
$116k-159k yearly est. 1d ago
Global Supply Chain Manager
Bishop-Wisecarver 3.8
Purchasing manager job in Pittsburg, CA
Bishop-Wisecarver is looking for a Global Supply Chain Manager to lead our global sourcing, procurement, logistics, and warehouse operations. In this strategic role, you'll shape the long-term supply chain roadmap for a diverse industrial automation portfolio and ensure materials are delivered reliably, cost-effectively, and in full compliance. You'll lead a talented team, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive operational excellence across the end-to-end supply chain.
Note: This is mainly an onsite role in the San Francisco Bay Area.
To learn more about BW, please visit us at: ********************
What You'll Lead
Global sourcing strategy across metals, machined parts, electromechanical components, and electronic devices
Supplier negotiations, contracting, KPIs, and long-term performance management
Procurement, materials planning, MRP execution, and S&OP alignment
Logistics, freight optimization, 3PL partnerships, and customs compliance
Warehouse operations, inventory accuracy programs, and OSHA-aligned safety
ERP/data governance, digital tool improvements, dashboards, automation, and supply chain analytics
Cross-functional initiatives in cost optimization, business continuity, and continuous improvement
What You Bring
7+ years of progressive global supply chain or sourcing leadership
Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams (buyers, planners, warehouse)
Strong knowledge of metals sourcing, machining, and electromechanical/automation supply chains
International supplier negotiation experience
Familiarity with ITAR/EAR, RoHS/REACH, CoO, conflict minerals
Strong ERP/MRP skills and data-driven decision making
Preferred: APICS CSCP/CPIM, CI/Lean background, regulated industry experience, warehouse or digital transformation experience.
Why Join Us
You'll influence strategy, build systems that scale, and create a resilient supply chain that fuels innovation and customer success. If you're a hands-on, forward-thinking supply chain leader ready to make a big impact-we'd love to meet you.
$104k-151k yearly est. 3d ago
Procurement Specialist
Lancesoft, Inc. 4.5
Purchasing manager job in Mountain View, CA
Title: Project Coordinator - Specialist
Duration: 13 weeks
Pay Range: $38-$42
Identify and evaluate cost effective and efficient sources for supplies, equipment and services.
Procure supplies, equipment and services using approved vendors.
Research and recommend new supply/equipment/service suppliers as needed, and review recommendations with appropriate department(s).
Perform order follow-up (expediting) to ensure timely delivery of orders to meet requestor's needs.
Review and identify existing contracts, in conjunction with Department Director, for savings opportunities with primary GPO or other related contracting entities.
Routinely meet with vendors in an effort to identify ways to reduce supply, equipment, and service costs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A.A. degree or high school diploma, with additional studies in purchasing, accounting, marketing or sales.
Eight (8) years minimum previous experience as a Buyer or Procurement Specialist for a healthcare organization.
Medical product knowledge, and previous experience using on-line purchasing software, including some internet applications is required.
Additional coursework in purchasing contracting and management, with a focus toward a Certificate in PurchasingManagement or other related certification/degree is desirable.
$38-42 hourly 1d ago
Global Supply Manager
Bayone Solutions 4.5
Purchasing manager job in Palo Alto, CA
Note: -
Schedule: M-F 8-5 (1 hour non- billable lunch) with flex depending on business needs and pre-approval
Hard-set start date of Jan 5th and hard-set end date of Jun 26th with potential to be extended/adjusted later depending on performance and business needs.
Potential to convert to FTE depending on performance and business needs.
This role is hybrid at location onsite. Will need to be on site when needed.
Job Description
The Indirect Procurement team is seeking a highly motivated, independent, and exceptional IT Senior Global Supply Manager to support our mission of bringing innovative products to life. This role is responsible for managing the IT Software category for the company.
The Senior Global Supply Manager (IT Software) will oversee all commercial aspects of new business awards and renewals, present contract award recommendations to senior leadership, negotiate software licensing cost & agreements, and build strong partnerships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders. The role will also be responsible for managing strategic suppliers by establishing and leading quarterly business reviews to ensure ongoing alignment, performance, and value delivery.
This position requires conducting spend analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess software performance, and ensuring suppliers meet and RVT's cost, quality, and timeline objectives. The successful candidate will own the end-to-end sourcing process, driving both operational excellence and strategic supplier engagement. This role reports to the Manager of IT Software within the Indirect Procurement organization.
Top Skills/Responsibilities and mandatory requirements:
Contract/price negotiations for software licensing
Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills
8+ years in same/similar role
Strong attention to detail and executive presentation skills
Experience thriving in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment such as a startup
Qualification
Bachelor's degree
8+ years of relevant Information Technology (IT) related software licensing experience
8+ years of experience performing strategic sourcing, cost analysis, negotiations and contract negotiations in a indirect procurement environment
Previous ERP systems and purchase order processing experience - Coupa preferred
Previous Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system experience - Ironclad preferred
Able to work independently with little instruction and can adapt to change
Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to details and deadlines
Able to work well with others in a team environment
Effective communication skills and customer service approach
Proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
Highly accurate and detail-oriented
$93k-127k yearly est. 5d ago
Materials Program Manager
Insight Global
Purchasing manager job in San Jose, CA
Compensation:
$40/hr to $43/hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Materials Program Manager
Duration: 6 months with high likelihood for extensions and/or conversion
Shift: 3:15PM-11:45PM
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience in supply chain or OEM management
- 3+ years in Material Planning
- Experience in Semiconductor- understands PCBA builds
- Experience with materials involving SMT-PCBA builds
- Import and Export Knowledge
- 2 years of NPI experience
- Experience in using SAP or any related ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning System) is a plus
- Must have strong written comprehension and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in computer literacy and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)
- Able to work SWING shift- 3:15pm-11:45PM IS A MUST
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Fluency in Mandarin is a plus
Job Description
The Material Program Management role is responsible for facilitating material delivery schedules, maintain inventory accuracy, and actively coordinating with end customer on material planning requirements. Duties include:
• Stay on top of project's material status: Manage material and delivery schedules to ensure materials will come on time and avoid line-down situations
• Look for all possibility ways to solve the material shortage - Spot market, brokers, suppliers or coordinate with Customer to resolve the shortage.
• Work with suppliers to resolve the material shortage
• Actively contact the client providing the material status.
• PB material shortage report for updated providers.
• Negotiate quotations with brokers to obtain the best possible pricing with a reasonable lead time
• Provide quotations of raw materials to end customer and monitor the logistics process to ensure that shipments will be ready and delivered on-time
• Solve the incoming shipment material issues such as quality issues, RMA requests, etc.
• Material repair coordination either on or off site.
• Material returns credit memo tracker.
• Coordinate with Incoming Quality Assurance dept. to resolve material discrepancies (EX. Missing drawing, unknown lot/date codes, & missing components)
• Consistently follow up with customs brokers by providing necessary documentation, signatures, approvals, and codes to avoid logistical delays of material shipments
• Ensure that RMAs are processed correctly by the supplier and monitoring when the credit or replacement materials will arrive
• Actively communicate with internal PE to ensure BOM is up to date and accurate
• Work with receiving department to resolve receiving discrepancies to prevent delay
• Synchronize with internal CFT (PM, WH, & Production teams) on material status to align with production build plans, inform CFT which builds are CTB and which are not
• Manage and assist buyers in regard to expediting materials, requesting samples, and managing PO issues.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
$40 hourly 3d ago
Manager, Strategic Sourcing (IT)
Ross Stores, Inc. 4.3
Purchasing manager job in Dublin, CA
About the Company
Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! We are the nation's largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As Part Of Our Team, You Will Experience:
Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving.
Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow.
Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.
About the Role
The IT Strategic Sourcing Manager will execute sourcing projects that accomplish the goals of both the organization and the IT business units they support, striving to optimize Total Cost of Ownership while creating efficiencies. This person will be responsible for leading IT strategic sourcing projects from start-to-finish, including process steps such as vendor research, category/market research, market index analysis, data analysis, baseline development, RFP development, competitive bid strategy/management, negotiations, offer analysis and scenario development. This role will also be involved in post-bid management, which includes activities such as spend analysis and vendor management. He / she will manage multiple projects at a time, as well as support ad-hoc IT sourcing inquiries. Strong sourcing strategy, project management, and communications are key in this role as this person will be interacting with many Ross employees, departments, locations and vendors to facilitate cross-functional IT Sourcing activities and support other company-wide initiatives.
Responsibilities
Drive IT Sourcing Strategy and Process Execution
Manage IT sourcing process with minimal support, start-to-finish, for simple to medium complexity projects (to include market research, sourcing strategy, RFX / event development, negotiations, management of communications, and stakeholder involvement, etc.)
Develop category and negotiation strategies that drive savings or business transformation through thought leadership and industry expertise
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships typically at the Director and VP level based on transparency and mutual benefit
Partner with the IT organization for relationship management activities and contributes to business reviews and QBRs to maximize value from suppliers.
Lead planning and ideation sessions and effectively influence stakeholders bringing new and innovative ideas
Collaborate with IT portfolio owners to drive establishment and execution of Renewals and Maintenance Program strategy
Conduct detailed market and IT vendor research to communicate these findings through meaningful research summaries
Develop and manage IT sourcing project timelines and lead cross-functional working sessions and leadership meetings to drive key decisions.
Analyze vendor bid responses (quantitatively and qualitatively) and round to round movement uncovering insights to influence sourcing strategy
Facilitate the development of award scenarios and recommendations for stakeholder evaluation, consideration and decision-making
Contract Development and Management
Review contracts and spend to assess potential IT sourcing opportunities
Meet with IT Contract Owners / IT Contracts Coordinator / Legal to follow-up on concerns relating to IT RFPs / sourcing projects
Provide guidance on contract negotiations through collaborative approach with IT stakeholders
Ad-Hoc Analysis and Project Support
Assist in driving continuous process improvement initiatives, and adherence to policies and procedures
Able to develop PowerPoint presentations for internal stakeholder communications / updates, also review other team members' deliverables
Support additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
BA/BS in Business, Economics, Finance/Accounting, Engineering, or Computer Science
MBA/JD/MS/ME preferred
Minimum of 5 years IT strategic sourcing experience. Multiple IT sourcing category experience required.
Consulting experience preferred; experience in retail is a plus
Cross-functional team leadership
Project Management
Vendor Management
Contract writing and management experience preferred
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Experience using e-sourcing tools for RFx processes, analysis, and/or optimization is a plus
Experience in working with raw material / market indices
Must have a data driven approach to solving problems
Requires very strong quantitative skills and a good sense of how to dissect problems
Must have very close attention to details and the drive to get things right with minimal supervision
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work independently and keep a high level of focus
Must be able to listen, understand, and communicate with employees at all levels of the company
Needs to be able to build effective working relationships within Ross
Pay range and compensation package
The base salary range for this role is $105,600 - $161,100. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.
Equal Opportunity Statement
DISCLAIMER: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross
$105.6k-161.1k yearly 5d ago
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Technology
Cypress HCM 3.8
Purchasing manager job in San Francisco, CA
The Strategic Sourcing and Procurement function supports the responsible and efficient scaling of advanced technology and research initiatives by ensuring strong commercial discipline, supplier governance, and operational rigor. Within this group, the Human Data and Research Services category enables business-critical workflows that rely on specialized external partners.
This role sits within the Human Data and Research sourcing pillar and works closely with cross-functional stakeholders across research, operations, finance, legal, privacy, and security to ensure suppliers are onboarded, managed, and scaled efficiently.
About The Role
We are seeking a Human Data and Research Services Strategic Sourcing Manager with a strong operational and analytical orientation to support day-to-day sourcing execution and category operations.
This position is intentionally execution-focused and designed to complement senior sourcing leaders overseeing complex, high-impact engagements. You will manage early- to mid-stage supplier relationships, own sourcing workflows end-to-end, and ensure clean, consistent execution across procurement systems and stakeholder touchpoints.
In this role, you will act as a force multiplier-helping engagements move quickly, ensuring data accuracy, surfacing risks early, and enabling scale through effective use of processes and tools.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing & Deal Execution
Own and execute end-to-end sourcing activities for human data and research services suppliers
Support supplier onboarding, renewals, amendments, and scoped expansions in partnership with senior sourcing leadership
Draft, review, and operationalize statements of work, pricing structures, and commercial terms in coordination with legal and finance partners
Ensure supplier engagements align with category strategy, commercial guidelines, and internal policies
Operational Excellence
Serve as a primary operator across procurement, intake, and contract management tools
Manage intake requests, approvals, contract routing, and documentation with a high degree of accuracy and consistency
Track deal status, approvals, spend thresholds, and execution risks across an active supplier portfolio
Maintain clean records and reporting to support audits, leadership updates, and financial forecasting
Analytics & Insights
Analyze supplier spend, usage patterns, deal velocity, and operational friction points
Develop clear summaries and insights to support prioritization and decision-making by senior stakeholders
Identify opportunities to standardize, streamline, or improve sourcing and contracting workflows
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with research, operations, finance, legal, privacy, and security teams to unblock and accelerate supplier engagements
Act as a trusted point of contact for internal stakeholders navigating procurement and contracting processes
Communicate clearly and concisely through written updates and real-time collaboration tools to keep workstreams aligned
Required Skills
6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, operations, or vendor management
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent supplier engagements with strong attention to detail
High operational fluency with procurement intake, contract lifecycle management, and collaboration tools
Strong analytical skills, including comfort working with spend data, contract terms, and operational metrics
Ability to execute independently while partnering effectively with senior stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Pay Rate
$55-$75/hour DOE
$55-75 hourly 2d ago
Inventory Planning Manager
Serena & Lily 3.7
Purchasing manager job in San Jose, CA
Manager of Inventory Planning
SAUSALITO, CA (HYBRID)
Serena and Lily is seeking a Manager of Inventory Planning to join our team in Sausalito, California. This position reports to the VP of Inventory Planning and helps create and drive inventory management strategies and initiatives of their categories. In this role, you will help develop business strategies to maximize the financial performance of the division including inventory planning, demand forecasting, safety stock levels, and exit strategies. You will work closely with merchandising counterparts to provide input on seasonal forecasting and align inventory strategies with product plans. You will identify opportunities and recommend new inventory control or process improvements to your planning counterparts. You will collaborate with the design, sourcing, and operations teams on inventory planning from initial conception to product introduction.
The ideal candidate is someone with a strong planning background, a strategic thinker, a collaborative cross-functional partner, and a reliable team player with leadership qualities and a growth mindset. The ideal candidate will also have strong business acumen, an impressive work ethic, advanced analytical skills, and a deep understanding of inventory management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages inventory for multiple departments, ensuring alignment with strategic, financial, and brand objectives
Collaborates with merchandising management partners to ensure appropriate financial and inventory plans for new and existing products
Forecast and present monthly open to buy to the leadership team and hit divisional financial plans
Lead team and drive inventory planning strategies for your division to maximize financial results and optimize stock levels
Manages operational recommendations in-season and for future planning of inventory flow
Leads weekly cross-functional meetings, driven to action points to achieve inventory plans and efficiency
Manages information across functions, and works closely with all cross-functional partners
Drives calendar to meet critical dates and deadlines
Demonstrate and inspire a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented environment with peers and cross-functional team resulting in shared best practices
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree
At least 5-7 years of inventory planning or related experience
Must be highly proficient with Excel, inventory management systems, and sales analysis
Ability to create and present powerful and influential documents to the executive leadership team
Possesses developed financial business acumen and deep understanding of inventory management
Ability to think creatively to generate efficiency and problem solve
Excellent communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Proven ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Time management and organizational skills
A love of and a commitment to high quality product and an excellent customer experience
Hybrid work environment: 3 days in the office required, more if needed
COMPENSATION:
$100-130k per year is the anticipated salary range. This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this role. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: experience, education, and skills.
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance should they choose to participate in Serena & Lily's benefits. Employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan. During the first year of employment, full-time employees accrue twenty days of PTO and seven paid holidays throughout the year.
$100k-130k yearly 2d ago
Senior Buyer
Brightsmith
Purchasing manager job in San Jose, 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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$66k-107k yearly est. 1d ago
Supply Chain Manager
Cruxx
Purchasing manager job in San Jose, CA
SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER - SURGICAL ROBOTICS
Who We Are
We are a commercial, agile, successful and hungrily ambitious fast growing start up in SF Bay, developing surgical robotics to help make the lives of patients safer and the experience of surgeons better.
Our FDA & CE marked solution help hsopital systems in many ways - we prevent cancelled operations. We help reduce the wear and tear on surgeons' bodies keeping them practising so they can save lives. We help make operations shorter, better, and we help bring relief to patients in distress.
Working in this high energy passionate team based in San Francisco Bay, you could join us as our Senior Supply Chain Manager and be part of a team determined to ensure no patient ever has to wait for an operation because our production stops due to supply chain reasons. It's a major issue -potentially cascading into cancelled installs, idle capital equipment, and disrupted patient care.
The surgeons rely on you and we rely on you to be the orchestrator ensuring seamless production of the surgical robot they work with daily.
The Role
The Senior Supply Chain Manager ensures every certified component, subsystem and part arrives exactly right,- on time, validated, and traceable - because one missing or imperfect part can ground a robot and delay care. These are precision robotic systems designed to extend the surgeons' capabilities and dexterity. You will be dealing with capital equiment, electronics, systems and disposables, part assemblies and sub assemblies. You must have experience in medical manufacturing and with these components.
This role is critical -It protects quality under fire, continuity under growth, and patient care under relentless operational demand. As deployment scales, the pressure multiplies. More assets in the field that must be supported, serviced, and replenished without interruption. The supply chain scales with precision, or fractures under its own success.
The Person
Reporting to the VP Operations , this position balances continous improvement and NPI. There is lots of room for growth in this fast expanding company.
You will identify, neogtiate and establishing relationships with new suppliers and manufacturers to accelerate progress and mitigate risks associated with new product or feature introductions. We have suppliers worldwide and ship across the US and Europe.
You'll be part of a team and also work closely with Quality, Operations, Finance, and Suppliers at the center of our manufacturing and field service organizations, ensuring the consistent availability of high quality inventory.
You are a key stakeholder in the architecture and introduction of new business systems supporting purchasing, material management, and logistics.
You'll balance activity between procurement and warehousing/logistics, addressing in your typical unruffled manner, a multitude of priorities;
Demand Planning, commercial and service forecasts, obsolescence and safety stock countermeasures
Optimizing inventory , supporting Operations with supplier issue resolution or nonconformances
Coordinating outbound deliveries in support of commercial placements
Sourcing, negotiating with and managing suppliers
You don't do micro-management. You're pretty autonomous and wear multiple hats in this startup environment; flexibility and adaptability are your norm.
Other skillsets include:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word) including light automation and process improvements
5+ years in supply chain management minimum
NPI and Sustaining Experience
FDA & CE supply chain experience essential
Management of contract manufacturers a plus
Strong organization skills with attention to detail
Clear communication and ability to build relationships (internal and external)
Prior ERP/MRP selection or implementation experience strongly preferred
Compensation, Benefits & Other Details
25 Days of Paid Vacation & 10 Paid Holidays
401k with matching
Competitive Vision, Dental, and Health benefits
Regular national and international travel required
If this sounds like your 2026 challnege - let's talk !
How much does a purchasing manager earn in Daly City, CA?
The average purchasing manager in Daly City, CA earns between $82,000 and $173,000 annually. This compares to the national average purchasing manager range of $70,000 to $136,000.
Average purchasing manager salary in Daly City, CA
$119,000
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