Purchasing manager jobs in Fremont, CA

Supply Chain Program Manager (Medical Device Manufacturing) 📍 Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite) 💰 $60-$65/hr (W2) 🕒 18-month contract to hire role We're working with a leading medical device company in Sunnyvale that's looking for a Supply Chain Program Manager to drive complex, global supplier projects tied to new product launches, tooling qualifications, and component transitions. This role owns the plan from start to finish, coordinating between engineering, supply chain, and global suppliers to make sure everything runs smoothly, on time, and in compliance. What You'll Do Lead supplier onboarding, tooling, and component qualification projects. Manage build-to-print programs with both U.S. and Asia-based suppliers. Create and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables. Run cross-functional meetings, escalate risks early, and keep documentation organized. Collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Operations teams. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field. 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional manufacturing or supply chain projects. Experience in a regulated environment (medical device, biotech, or semiconductor preferred). Confident communicator who's comfortable leading meetings and making decisions. Familiar with Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar PM tools. PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification a plus. Why You'll Love It You'll run supplier projects that directly impact new product launches. Be part of a collaborative, high-energy environment. Work with a company making real innovations in healthcare technology. Interested? Apply now or message me directly if you'd like to learn more.

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 This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.

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 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.

Our client, a leading American retailer with four well-known brands, is seeking an Indirect Sourcing Manager to join their IT services procurement team. In this role, you will support the needs of business stakeholders in the acquisition of key products and services as you drive cost savings and innovation within the Corporate Services tower of our Indirect Procurement organization. You will also be responsible for developing vendor relationships while driving effective outcomes. This role is part of the broader procurement NextGen transformation journey, and this is your opportunity to shape strategies in categories that are evolving rapidly, and influence stakeholders at all levels. Typical work will span Professional Services categories such as Consulting, Corporate Travel & Events, Risk Management, and Legal Services with room to expand as priorities evolve. What you'll do Lead fast, fit-for-purpose RFx and negotiations for consulting firms and risk-management suppliers. Draft/review SOWs, rate cards, and commercial terms; align with Legal and Finance. Manage supplier onboarding and purchase flow using Gap tools (Intake, Coupa Sourcing, CLM) and follow the purchase policy. Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders (Finance, Legal, etc.) to secure approvals and hit timelines. Track savings and key milestones; keep records complete and audit-ready. Monitor supplier delivery and escalate issues early. Required qualifications 5+ years indirect procurement / category management experience. Strong RFx, negotiation, and SOW skills; comfort working with MSAs and commercial terms. Ability to move fast, manage multiple requests, and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders. Proficiency in procurement and contracting tools (Intake/Coupa/CLM tools) and Excel/PowerPoint. Preferred qualifications Experience in Professional Services categories, specifically, Consulting, Legal Services, and/or Risk Management suppliers. Experience consolidating panels for consulting vendors or preferred suppliers and optimizing rate cards. Familiarity with supplier-risk and insurance/indemnity basics (in partnership with Legal/Risk).

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology-and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. We are looking for a Director, Strategic Sourcing - Infrastructure to join our Indirect Procurement organization. As a Hardware Infrastructure sourcing leader, you and your small team will be the go-to team for our compute, networking, storage and other hardware related sourcing needs. This role will drive the overall HW category sourcing strategy. You'll be responsible to cultivate strong partnerships across the organization and advise business partners and executive leaders accordingly. What you'll be doing: Source compute, networking, storage and other hardware needs. Delivering hands-on sourcing services to the business including. RFx execution, negotiations, contracting reviews and other sourcing-related activities. Global hardware category sourcing strategy responsibilities. Being a trusted partner to our business partners in Engineering, IT, Operations, Finance, and Legal. What we need to see: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business, or other quantitative fields (or equivalent experience); MBA degree is a plus. 15+ overall years of professional business experience. 7+ years of leadership experience. Experience sourcing hardware category in fast pace enterprise hi-tech environment. Hands-on sourcing experience and part of a small team and strong negotiating skills. Leader with vision and experience working at a global scale. Deep category experience and a record of execution excellence. Demonstrate comfort with frequently changing business needs. Ability to consistently collaborate across organizational boundaries. Ways to stand out from the crowd: Sourcing experience at major hyperscaler environment. Working experience with major global hardware OEMs. Experience sourcing test and measurement equipment. Presentation skills both oral and written. Experience using Workday Strategic Sourcing and DocuSign CLM. NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're a driven, entrepreneurial type who loves developing solutions to dynamic problems, we want to hear from you! Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 5, 2025.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA. We are seeking an experienced materials planning manager to manage the planning and coordination of materials and inventory to meet production demand. This role ensures optimal inventory levels, efficient material flow, and timely procurement of direct materials to support production goals. The manager will collaborate with cross functional teams including strategic sourcing (global supply management) team, manufacturing team, NPI team, warehousing, logistic and sales to ensure alignment across the supply chain. The role requires both a strong operational focus on immediate objectives and a strategic approach to long-term supplier development. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, startup-like environment with limited resources, where initiative, adaptability, and cross-functional collaboration are essential. Responsibilities: Develop and manage materials planning processes to ensure material availability of raw materials, sub-components and top-level assemblies Develop and maintain materials requirement planning (MRP) schedules based on demand forecasts and production schedules Build demand planning models based on market analysis, sale forecasts and internal build plan Review internal daily clear to build report and collaborate with manufacturing team and NPI team to ensure part supply continuity Develop and maintain master demand file, analyze planned vs. actual build plan, adjust demand accordingly Monitor inventory levels and adjust plans to maintain optimal stock levels, analyze part consumption rate and manufacturing yield rate to adjust demand Generate daily shortage report, monitor and communicate any potential part shortages to global supply managers, manufacturing and NPI team Build and lead the materials planning team with a team of materials managers and supply chain analysts Coordinate with global supply management team to ensure supplier delivery performance aligns with production needs Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to materials availability Analyze supply chain metrics and implement improvements to enhance planning accuracy and improve service levels Collaborate with manufacturing, warehousing, logistic and sales team to ensure operational alignment Utilize ERP/MRP systems to drive accurate planning and reporting Generate reports and dashboards on inventory, supplier performance and planning efficiency Update and maintain accurate daily assets management of tooling and equipment at supplier sites Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree a plus) 10+ years of supply chain experience with a focus on materials planning, inventory management, supply chain operations supporting production environment 5+ years of management experience leading a materials planning team in fast paced high volume manufacturing company ( Tech company preferred) Strong understanding of MRP, ERP System ( SAP, Oracle preferred) Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced setting Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong cross-functional partnerships Solid analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a track record of developing both short-term plans and long-term strategies Bonus Qualifications: An engineering degree or equivalent technical background Previous experience working in a startup or on a lean team Prior exposure to robotics or advanced hardware manufacturing The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $160,000 - $230,000 annually. The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

ISCE Global Supply Chain Operations team has a mission to expertly plan and execute supply chain operations that guarantee the cost-effective and timely availability of essential data center equipment, ensuring best in class performance of Meta's data centers. We are looking for a Global Supply Chain Manager to help further our mission. The Global Supply Chain Manager will lead and support supply chain operations that enable Meta Data Center and Corporate Cabling fiber and infrastructure to be completed on schedule and to specification. **Required Skills:** Global Supply Chain Manager - Connectivity Lead Responsibilities: 1. Lead creation of the supply plan, optimizing capacity utilization, ensuring business goals are achieved, and driving timely & accurate supply communications 2. Publish build plan to suppliers, monitor lead times and track production schedules against plan, proactively managing all deviations & mitigating risks to meeting the supply commitment 3. Proactively identify supply risks and drive manufacturing & operations improvement through vendor capability assessments and streamlining supplier processes to mitigate disruption 4. Monitor geopolitical market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges and opportunities 5. Ensure supply chain operational readiness for new equipment, new suppliers and new geographies 6. Partner with the Capacity Delivery Leads, Construction teams and General Contractors to resolve unforeseen delivery issues, drive site prioritization and lock schedules 7. Partner with demand managers and procurement team to determine and execute an optimal fulfillment of the supply plan 8. Partner with the Sourcing & Quality teams to define category strategies, business allocation plans and to hold performance reviews for suppliers as part of the Integrated Product Teams 9. Drive implementation & adoption of new processes improvements, and work to improve data systems & metrics to enhance supply visibility & accuracy 10. Manage and cultivate supplier relationships focused on continuous performance improvement **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 11. Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or supply chain management, or equivalent 12. 8+ years of experience in supply chain fulfillment operations (forecasting, demand management, supply planning, order management, MPS/MRP, inventory control, logistics) 13. Experience improving and managing supplier performance 14. Experience in collecting and analyzing information, problem-solve and driving solutions 15. Experience in business judgment and creating executive communication/presentations 16. Skilled in risk management (possible internal and external risks) and developing contingency plans 17. Effective communication of complex problems and solutions, effective cross-functional collaboration, and a bias for action to close out problems and mitigate risks **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 18. Master's in Business Administration or Engineer 19. Business knowledge and previous experience in Fiber and Cabling Infrastructure required 20. Prior experience in networking, cloud industry or related field **Public Compensation:** $144,000/year to $201,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

Job Description Negotiate pricing, lead times, and contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and long-term supply availability Source and procure GPUs, servers, storage, networking equipment, and IT consumables. Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and distributors. Plan, track, and optimize inventory levels, delivery schedules, and payment terms to align with business objectives. Analyze supplier quotations, market conditions, and aging reports to support cost-effective decision-making. Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams to validate technical requirements and support new product introductions (NPI). Evaluate, onboard, and manage vendors through performance reviews and scorecards. Develop strategies to manage market shortage, EOL, long lead-time or unique components effectively. Identify and implement process improvements to streamline procurement workflows, enhance accuracy, and reduce costs. Support cross-functional teams in forecasting, demand planning, and risk mitigation strategies. Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field. Certifications such as CPIM, CSCP, or CIPS are a plus. Experience: 3-5+ years of procurement, materials management, or supply chain operations experience. Proven experience in IT hardware, server solutions, GPU clusters, or HPC industry. Strong vendor negotiation and contract management experience, particularly with suppliers. Exposure to global supply chain operations and international trade regulations. Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of IT hardware, servers, networking equipment, and GPU accelerators. Familiarity with GPU specifications and server configurations. Ability to interpret technical datasheets and evaluate hardware compatibility. Knowledge of ICs, PCBAs, optical transceivers, or NICs is a plus. Skills & Competencies: Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills Strong cost analysis, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assessment, and risk management skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, logistics, finance, and project teams. Preferred / Plus: Experience in high-growth tech environments or startups. Familiarity with HPC, AI, or cloud infrastructure procurement cycles. Knowledge of import/export compliance, tariffs, and trade regulations. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Commuter benefits Disability insurance We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work! About AMAX Established in 1979, AMAX is a globally recognized leader in GPU-accelerated IT infrastructure, specializing in transforming standard IT systems into advanced, high-performance computing solutions. Catering to industries such as AI, cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, and high-performance computing, AMAX has set benchmarks in innovation, including pioneering liquid-cooled HPC systems for the semiconductor industry. With a global footprint spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, AMAX offers end-to-end services from design and manufacturing to deployment. Committed to addressing the growing demands of AI, AMAX delivers advanced solutions that help organizations achieve their technology goal and drive progress on a global scale. To learn more about AMAX's advanced AI solutions, visit amax.com. Join Us Become part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your technical expertise and innovative thinking. Together, we'll push the boundaries of what's possible in the hardware industry. AMAX is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, gender, or other legally protected characteristics.

General Job Description: Purchasing Director directs the procurement and purchasing operations and strategy to provide the material and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Evaluates and develops strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to change in demand of disruptions in the supply chain. Supervises: Purchasing Managers or Supervisors Essential Duties & Responsibilities Oversee all procurement support operations including purchasing, subcontracting, project vendor management support, Tool cribs, Fabrication Shops, Facility Management, Capital Expenditures, and other Business Unit costs. Works to develop new process improvement concepts to increase efficiency and better team engagement. Signature authority for project support purchase orders, subcontracts, business unit or CapEx AIA contracts. Responsible for subcontract review of non-union requests, bond reviews, and redline review/negotiations. Maintain relationships with key staff at major suppliers in all markets. Work with Business Unit Managers to ensure a working understanding of ACCO's needs in order to continually improve on Purchasing department processes and results. Maintain productivity KPI for Project Buyers to ensure requests are being handled in a timely manner. Hold regular meetings with direct reports to review all open problems, understand cost implications, and direct strategy to ensure ethical practices with our suppliers and minimum ACCO's loss as a result of supplier actions. Prepare quarterly report for distribution to VP level ACCO leaders and the VP, Procurement which details open problems, summary of any issues, expected cost impacts, and recovery projections. Work to manage the process of mitigating delays, properly notifying suppliers of their responsibilities from a cost perspective relative to supplier caused issues, and resolving billing disputes between ACCO and suppliers. Maintain an understanding of material demands and commodity markets as it relates to developing the best cost positions possible. Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, etc.): Ability to motivate and lead a diverse and complex team. Demonstrates high ethical standards. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Advanced dispute resolution and negotiation skills. Understanding of Supply Chain Management, and the complexities of multi-tier supply chain management. Has a basic understanding of subcontracting including applicable terms and requirements (insurance, indemnity, payment, etc.). Track record of process management, project management, and evaluation. Proven ability to foster internal and external relationships. Proven ability to advocate and persevere on behalf of the organization. 10+ years of experience of leading purchasing initiatives. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or related field. ACCO Competencies: Purchasing@ACCO: Understanding of how to work within ACCO to develop Purchasing into a resource for the company, and to prevent it from being an internal roadblock. Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision. Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity. Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities. Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people. Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner. Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success. Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility and shows personal humility. Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change. Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives. Physical Requirements: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of assisting with project job walks and site inspections). The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves. Hours: This is an exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor. Occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs. Travel: 15 - 20% of the time to and from the primary office to regional branch offices. Competitive Wages: $133,000 - $171,500 annually. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation. #ACCO #LI-MM2

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.

About Gap Inc. Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials. This simple idea-that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms-is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team. About the Role In this new role, you will provide direct input to the vision and strategy of the Procurement Center of Excellence and be responsible for the execution of strategic initiatives. This role will support driving the function forward & supporting Gap Inc's NextGen Procurement transformation. This role will engage and establish strategic partnerships with leadership in varied functions to collaborate and proactively drive procurement influence and processes. The focus of the Sr. Manager will be to enable continuous advancement of the procurement function at Gap Inc. What You'll Do * Establish and maintain effective business partnerships with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure engagement and adoption of technology and compliance to processes & policy * Define the data cleansing process for spend analytics and maintain up to date analytics tools and capabilities * Drive continuous development and monitoring of the procurement balanced scorecard * Lead and deliver multiple implementations on the procurement technology roadmap * Identify Ai use cases and build business justification for ROI and value * Oversee the end-to-end procurement process with a continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities to streamline for efficiency gains * Champion change initiatives within the procurement function to promote adoption of new tools, processes and methodologies Who You Are * Proven leadership experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Consulting, with a track record of driving results in a Center of Excellence (COE) environment * Experience leading Procurement transformation initiatives in Fortune 500 companies with a matrix organization * Prior experience implementing S2P system solutions required * Strong project management skills, well organized and forward thinking * Strong presentation skills, building content and shaping narrative for various levels of management * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills * Six Sigma, PMP or similar certification preferred * Fully on-site position, M-F Benefits at Gap Inc. * Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees. * One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.* * Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.* * Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.* * Employee stock purchase plan.* * Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.* * See more of the benefits we offer. * For eligible employees Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity. Salary Range: $126,000 - $166,800 USD Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do - and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: The Director, Marketing Strategic Sourcing, is a transformative enterprise leader who partners directly with EVPs, SVPs, and C-suite executives to shape the future of how PayPal invests in, manages, and innovates across its global marketing ecosystem. As a global people manager, the Director leads a medium-sized, geographically dispersed team, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high performance. This leader also plays a major leadership role in the total transformation of Global Sourcing and Procurement at PayPal, driving modernization, strategic alignment, and enterprise value. This role leads the development of breakthrough category strategies that drive brand growth, operational efficiency, and strategic supplier partnerships-combining deep sourcing expertise, market fluency, and executive influence to elevate marketing's strategic and financial impact across the enterprise. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Execute the organization's sourcing strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and delivers value. Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, cost savings, and quality improvements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, and service requirements and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies. Develop and use scorecards to measure and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sourcing operations. Explore and evaluate new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials. Expected Qualifications: 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications: Additional Expectations Enterprise Leadership & Influence - Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior executives in Marketing, Communications, and Finance. Shape investment strategies that balance creativity and commercial discipline. Influence enterprise decision-making through compelling insights, financial transparency, and an expert understanding of how strategic sourcing accelerates marketing performance. Market Authority & Executive Connectivity - Maintain an unparalleled command of the global marketing landscape - spanning creative agencies, media networks, digital platforms, production firms, martech providers, and data analytics partners. Be the leader who is on speed dial with executives at all major marketing agencies, and other key marketing ecosystem partners, bringing early insight into emerging media trends, pricing shifts, and innovation opportunities. Category Strategy & Transformation - Architect and deliver visionary category strategies across Creative, Media, Sponsorships, Martech, Research, and Production. Drive cross-functional alignment between business stakeholders and sourcing teams to deliver scalable, future-forward marketing partnerships that unlock innovation, cost advantage, and speed to market. Supplier & Ecosystem Leadership - Build deep, strategic relationships with top-tier agencies, platforms, and marketing service providers. Shape partner strategies and performance frameworks that ensure accountability, transparency, and innovation. Leverage executive relationships to co-create next-generation marketing models and value frameworks. Global Impact & Organizational Excellence - Lead a global sourcing organization that partners seamlessly with marketing and finance leaders across all regions. Drive operational excellence, consistency, and governance while enabling speed, flexibility, and creativity in sourcing decisions. Team Leadership & Development - Inspire, coach, and develop sourcing talent into strategic business partners. Cultivate a high-performance culture defined by insight, influence, and impact. Champion best-in-class sourcing methodologies and elevate the marketing procurement brand across the enterprise. Profile of the Ideal Candidate Progressive experience in Marketing Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Agency Management, with proven success influencing VP+ level leaders in Marketing, Brand, and Finance. Deep expertise across Creative, Media, Digital, Martech, Research, Advertising, Sponsorships, and Production categories. Market-connected leader with strong, direct relationships across major marketing platforms and agency networks - including all major marketing agencies. Proven success leading category strategy design, sourcing transformations, and operating model modernization at enterprise scale. Recognized for challenging the status quo, simplifying complexity, and driving enterprise alignment through data-driven storytelling and strategic influence. Strong executive presence, financial acumen, and communication skills; capable of shaping and articulating strategies that bridge creativity, business outcomes, and value creation. Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Procurement certification preferred. Experience in global organizations and proficiency with Category Management, Ariba, and BI tools. Subsidiary: PayPal Travel Percent: 0 - PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience. The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit ******************************* The US national annual pay range for this role is $137,500 to $236,500 PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit ************************************ For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations. Our Benefits: At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you. We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit ******************************* Who We Are: Click Here to learn more about our culture and community. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at ****************************************. Belonging at PayPal: Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal. Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community. We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.

About the Company: World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all. It is built to connect, empower, and be owned by everyone. This role is with Tools for Humanity in our San Francisco office. About the Team and the Role: The Devices team at Tools for Humanity is responsible for driving and coordinating all aspects of new product introduction - from concept prototypes all the way to mass production. As a GSM, you'll work on one of the most ambitious products of our time, and will partner with industry leading peers in economics, on-device machine learning, novel cryptographic research and hardware design. You will help design and bring up our supply chain, lead supplier engagement strategy, and enable scale by partnering closely with industrial design, hardware and software engineering, optics, market operations, legal and finance. Your leadership both internally and with suppliers will ensure that our new devices can be built cost-effectively at scale, meet quality and compliance standards, and are delivered on time. Our company moves fast and we will look to you to learn quickly, build strong relationships both internally and externally and make thoughtful decisions with conviction and efficiency. This high-impact and high-autonomy role is foundational to ensuring our hardware products reach billions of people globally. Our compensation is competitive and this is an opportunity to build together with a driven and collaborative team. As a Global Supply Manager (GSM) with Tools for Humanity, you will: Lead commercial engagement and manufacturing scaling strategy for our devices Partner closely with internal cross-functional teams and with our contract manufacturers to ensure quality and manufacturability of the designs This role based in San Francisco would require 30-50% travel Secure supplier capacity and scale volume manufacturing to meet demand Source and qualify new suppliers, conduct market search and technology analysis Negotiate the terms and pricing of our partnerships Assess and mitigate supply chain risk Understand our technology, operations and mission and develop successful, long-term supplier relationships globally Build trust and lightweight yet scalable processes with all cross functional teams About You: You have 7+ years of experience developing and managing global supplier relationships and bringing high-volume products from concept to mass production A Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (e.g., mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering) is preferred, but equivalent practical experience in supply chain, manufacturing, military service, consulting, or finance will also be considered. An MBA or a Master's degree in supply chain is a plus A natural ability to operate autonomously across multiple teams in situations of extreme ambiguity, with only high-level direction Ability and curiosity to quickly learn and dive deep into designs and underlying technology but keep a fast pace of operational execution Effective communication skills both with peers and with executive teams You are an experienced negotiator, capable of developing leverage for new technology and industry and structuring complex deals You have experience structuring and negotiating legal frameworks for new IP development and licencing, Master Supply Agreements for scaled manufacturing, Capex investment schedules and custom SOWs as business needs come up You are familiar with bottoms-up cost modeling and have knowledge of cost structures for various electromechanical commodities You have taken several products to market and can thoughtfully balance the requirements at different stages of the product development cycle (proto, EVT, DVT, PVT, MP) You are able to roll up your sleeves, solve tactical challenges fast and ensure daily supply meets demand, while keeping the bigger picture and strategy at the forefront Fluency in English is a must. German language skills are a plus. What we offer in San Francisco: An open and collaborative office space in downtown SF Unlimited PTO Monthly Phone Reimbursement or a company device Top-tier medical, dental, vision insurance 401k + employer match program By submitting your application, you consent to the processing and internal sharing of your CV within the company, in compliance with the GDPR Pay transparency statement (for CA and NY based roles): The reasonably estimated salary for this role in our San Francisco office at TFH ranges from $200,000 - $250,000, plus a competitive long term incentive package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!

The Director, Strategic Sourcing (Mechanical) is a global leadership role responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Nextpower tracker systems, foundation equipment, and robotics (PV inspection). This position ensures innovation, resilience, and cost competitiveness across a global supply chain to support Nextpower growth and customer commitments worldwide. The role requires deep expertise in mechanical sourcing, supplier development, and global team leadership. Job description: Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for mechanical components across trackers, foundation equipment, and robotics, aligned with organizational objectives. Build and manage a resilient, cost-competitive, and innovative global supply base through supplier identification, evaluation, and strategic partnerships. Negotiate contracts and long-term agreements that drive value, quality, and on-time delivery, while protecting Nextpower's strategic and financial interests. Partner closely with engineering, operations, quality, R&D, and new product introduction teams to align sourcing with product roadmaps, technical requirements, and quality standards. Drive innovation and cost competitiveness through supplier collaboration, value engineering, and advanced manufacturing processes. Leverage digital tools, data analytics, and market intelligence to optimize sourcing decisions, total cost of ownership, and supply chain resilience. Proactively manage supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, engineering support) with clear metrics, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Anticipate and mitigate risks including supply chain disruptions, tariffs/trade policy, quality issues, financial instability, and geopolitical dynamics. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, ethical, and sustainability/ESG requirements, while promoting supplier diversity and responsible sourcing practices. Monitor global market trends, technologies, and emerging supply models to keep Nextpower ahead of industry shifts. Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing global sourcing team; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation. Set clear performance goals, measure outcomes, and provide regular feedback to ensure team and organizational success.Manage and strengthen a high-performing mechanical sourcing team, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability within the team. Set clear performance goals, measure results, and provide regular feedback to ensure the team's success. Required Qualification & Experience: 20+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, or supply chain, with extensive focus on mechanical parts such as tools, fasteners, gearboxes, dampers, actuators, sheet metal, enclosures, castings, tools, equipment, electro-mechanical parts and related assemblies. Proven global leadership experience managing both supplier bases and teams across multiple regions. Deep knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes (forging, casting, machining, sheet metal, automation, robotics assemblies). Demonstrated ability to drive cost reduction, supplier innovation, and supply chain resilience at scale. Skilled negotiator with strong analytical capability, business acumen, creativity, and effective communication skills. High degree of autonomy, accountability, and ability to lead change in complex, fast-paced environments. Preferred Qualification & Experience: Experience in solar, renewable energy, industrial equipment, heavy machinery, automotive, or robotics sectors. Track record in sourcing for new product introduction (NPI) and scaling new technologies. Strong familiarity with digital procurement and supply chain systems (ERP, PLM, supplier collaboration platforms). Willingness to travel up to 30% (Asia, EU, and within the US). Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $190,000 to $220,000. (Salary applicable to California) At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we're building the foundation for the world's next generation of clean energy infrastructure. Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are Nextpower

Are you skilled in building and managing strategic partnerships that drive innovative supply chain solutions? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders? As a Sr. Global Supply Chain Manager at Collaborative Robotics, you will be central to enhancing our hardware product capabilities through effective supplier management and strategic sourcing. Join us to reimagine the future of human-robot interaction. Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. We are working to realize a world where robots are a trusted extension of your surroundings. They work, adapt, and react around you. Not the other way around. This role is located at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters. Cobot will offer a relocation stipend if you are relocating to join our Santa Clara office and currently live more than 50 miles outside of the office location. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage supply chain activities across hardware, software and service to enhance product offerings. * Employ strategic sourcing, financial analysis, and business opportunity assessments to optimize supply chain operations. * Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and sustained value. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including leadership and engineering, to align strategies and actions. * Analyze and present data effectively in spreadsheets and presentations to support decision-making processes. Minimum Qualifications: * 4+ years experience in partner or supplier management in a technology product environment. * Experienced negotiator and keen awareness of leverage dynamics, comfortable using different negotiation tactics and styles when appropriate. * Skilled in strategic sourcing, financial and business opportunity analysis, and contract negotiation. * Superb communication skills, with the ability to collaboratively work alongside and influence external and internal stakeholders, including C-level, engineering, legal, finance, manufacturing, and logistics. * Skilled in analyzing and presenting data in spreadsheet and presentation formats. * Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative and dynamic start-up environment as part of a small team. * Willing to travel as much as 25% time. * Must have and maintain US work authorization. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience working in a fast paced environment. * Experience developing or improving upon procurement or partner/supplier management policies and procedures. * Experience negotiating agreements with a wide variety of partners - including hardware, software, and services. The base salary range for this position is $160,000-$195,000 plus equity and comprehensive benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and experience level. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in Santa Clara, CA. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Cobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. To all recruitment agencies: Cobot does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees. Cobot is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. About us Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems. Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving. In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us-we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future. At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact. Make Wayve the experience that defines your career! Where you will have impact We're looking for a global supplier manager who is passionate about working with engineers to bring early stage product development to scale and building a supply chain to meet this challenge. As the global supplier manager you will build relationships with a number of suppliers and partners across a broad set of industries to negotiate favourable terms and conditions, pricing and secure and confirm availability of product. These supply chains will need to be created in partnership with the engineering teams to help guide the product development as it scales and evolves with technological enhancement and control of quality. The GSM will be accountable for Supplier Relationship Management and costs of the product, with the ability to communicate these to leadership, and work to provide parallel or alternative paths to manufacturing for improvements in cost and demand. Challenges you will own Working within a hardware enabled, software company has its challenges regarding establishing supplier relationships for low volume take-up for early adoption of high technology products. The GSM will establish these relationships and manage the requirements in collaboration with our engineering team. In addition, due to the nature of our hardware being an enabler platform for software development, build requirements and demand can be sporadic and therefore our supply chains have to be agile and adaptive to respond to short term requests and continual evolution of the design. Cost management of bill of material is critical and it is the responsibility of the GSM to drive cost out of the supply chain whilst also working with engineering to identify design for manufacture opportunities. What you will bring to Wayve Essential: Experience bringing newly developed products, with experience on sensors and compute, to scale through partner relationships Ability to do cost accounting for products and negotiate improvements with scale Ability to drive decision making across a broad group of internal and external stakeholders. Experience in collaborative development between internal teams and external partners and suppliers Strong communication skills, with the ability to represent a broad range of tradeoffs and decisions to both working level teams and leadership. Comfortable working in an agile program environment with aggressive milestones Desirable: Autonomous Vehicle or Automotive Experience Knowledge of Import and Export operations and regulation What we offer you Attractive compensation with salary and equity Immersion in a team of world-class researchers, engineers and entrepreneurs A unique position to shape the future of autonomous driving and tackle the biggest challenge of our time Bespoke learning and development opportunities Relocation support with visa sponsorship Flexible working hours - we trust you to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team Private onsite chef, in-house bar, lots of socials, and more! Wayve is built by people from all walks of life. We believe that it is our differences that make us stronger, and our unique perspectives and backgrounds that allow us to build something different. We are proud to be an equal opportunities workplace, where we don't just embrace diversity but nurture it - so that we all thrive and grow. We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you're passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply. For more information visit Careers at Wayve. To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.

Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on developing novel targeted therapies to inhibit frontier targets in RAS-addicted cancers. The company's R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) Inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins, and RAS Companion Inhibitors for use in combination treatment strategies. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding Revolutionaries in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway. The Opportunity: Revolution Medicines is seeking a Director, US Strategic Pricing to lead the net and list price analysis and recommendations for in-line and pipeline strategies and tactics with primary internal stakeholders to maximize brand and portfolio corporate value. The Director, US Strategic Pricing will serve as a subject matter expert in US Market Access and Oncology price strategy with deep knowledge of mandated and commercial payer environments, US pricing policy and government and global pricing interdependences, and gross to net inputs and analytics. The Director will report to the Senior Director, US Strategic Pricing and will serve in a critical function to shape pricing strategy and net price life cycle management as the company transitions into a commercial organization. This role can be based from RevMed's Redwood City, CA location or can be remotely based with up to 15% travel. Key Responsibilities * Lead and align recommendations and input for executive decision-making or informational executive summaries based on quantitative and qualitative analysis across potential outcomes of price-related business opportunities or risks. * In partnership with the Senior Director, US Strategic Pricing and internal stakeholders, develop, define and model strategies to support US Market Access for key accounts including: Oncology GPOs, Physician Networks, IDNs, Payers and other national or emerging customers of importance in support of the US Market Access customer engagement teams. * Effectively partner with internal stakeholders to develop relationships to drive strategy access, adoptions and data to support the business and supply analytics to optimize revenue. * Collaborate on relevant commercial department initiatives to create effective analytics to monitor and analyze payer/provider access, reimbursement access, channel access, customer targeting, and data contracting to ensure alignment with key account management objectives. * Proactively research and interpret relevant policy/industry/competitive information and determine implications to the industry, organization, and opportunities to develop innovative strategies, tactics and solutions in support of US market Access organization or mitigate risk to the organization. * Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies related to pricing and contracting. Required Skills, Experience and Education: * Bachelor's degree. * Minimum of 8 years of pharmaceutical payer experience. * 2+ years of Oncology product experience. * 10+ years Gross to Net, pricing, and payer/provider contracting experience to support mandated and discretionary price initiatives. * Expert modeling skills to support net price and price strategy decisions. * Strong understanding of ASP, AMP, BP, FSS, URA/340B price calculations and relationship within IRA policy guidelines and calculations. * Experience in understanding and analyzing the impact of oncology clinical pathway and payer formulary access. * Strong knowledge of trends, issues and policies influencing drug pricing and oncology market. * Understanding of contract strategy, market analytics, and public policy to support external environment impacts to products and/or portfolio. * Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. * Ability to effectively deliver reports, plans, and presentations to a variety of audience types across all levels of the organization with impact. * Embrace cross-functional collaboration with internal and external customers; possesses the interpersonal skills to develop and maintain cooperative working and business relationships. * Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and multi-department alignment to delivery commercial goals and objectives. * Embodies RevMed's values: Tireless Commitment to Patients, Transformative Science, Exceptional Together, Total Integrity, Inclusiveness and Fairness. Preferred Skills: * Advanced degree (MBA, CPA) preferred. * Experience supporting a first product launch at a clinical-to-commercial biotech company. #LI-SS2 #LI-Remote The base pay salary range for this full-time position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is listed below. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the base pay salary range for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training. Please note that base pay salary range is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities. Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and veteran status. Revolution Medicines takes protection and security of personal data very seriously and respects your right to privacy while using our website and when contacting us by email or phone. We will only collect, process and use any personal data that you provide to us in accordance with our CCPA Notice and Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact privacy@revmed.com. Base Pay Salary Range $193,800-$242,250 USD

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

Our client, a leading American retailer with four well-known brands, is seeking an Indirect Sourcing Manager to join their IT services procurement team. In this role, you will support the needs of business stakeholders in the acquisition of key products and services as you drive cost savings and innovation within the Corporate Services tower of our Indirect Procurement organization. You will also be responsible for developing vendor relationships while driving effective outcomes. This role is part of the broader procurement NextGen transformation journey, and this is your opportunity to shape strategies in categories that are evolving rapidly, and influence stakeholders at all levels. Typical work will span Professional Services categories such as Consulting, Corporate Travel & Events, Risk Management, and Legal Services with room to expand as priorities evolve. What you'll do Lead fast, fit-for-purpose RFx and negotiations for consulting firms and risk-management suppliers. Draft/review SOWs, rate cards, and commercial terms; align with Legal and Finance. Manage supplier onboarding and purchase flow using Gap tools (Intake, Coupa Sourcing, CLM) and follow the purchase policy. Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders (Finance, Legal, etc.) to secure approvals and hit timelines. Track savings and key milestones; keep records complete and audit-ready. Monitor supplier delivery and escalate issues early. Required qualifications 5+ years indirect procurement / category management experience. Strong RFx, negotiation, and SOW skills; comfort working with MSAs and commercial terms. Ability to move fast, manage multiple requests, and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders. Proficiency in procurement and contracting tools (Intake/Coupa/CLM tools) and Excel/PowerPoint. Preferred qualifications Experience in Professional Services categories, specifically, Consulting, Legal Services, and/or Risk Management suppliers. Experience consolidating panels for consulting vendors or preferred suppliers and optimizing rate cards. Familiarity with supplier-risk and insurance/indemnity basics (in partnership with Legal/Risk).