Procurement Manager
$95,000–$110,000 year
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Collaborate with procurement leadership to develop and refine procurement, inventory, and production planning strategies aligned with business objectives. Lead contract negotiations with key suppliers on high-value materials, analyze supply chain data to generate actionable insights, and oversee end-to-end order management for complex accounts. Own and administer the MRP process, including maintaining planning parameters, while driving process improvement projects to reduce cost, cycle time, or risk. Mentor a direct report and lead root cause analysis on supply chain disruptions to ensure minimal oversight and continuous operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in purchasing/ordering - including maintaining inventory levels, processing POs, and managing day-to-day supplier ordering
- 1+ years of global sourcing experience (identifying and qualifying suppliers outside existing/domestic vendor relationships)
- 2+ years of contract negotiation experience
- 2+ years of management experience
- Demonstrated experience owning MRP processes (planning parameters, lead times, safety stock, reorder points)
- Inventory management experience
- Experience in CPG, with beverage a plus (open to supplements, hemp, or similar categories)
- Horizontal manufacturing experience ( i.e., working with multiple co-packers/co-manufacturers)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data modeling) and Google Workspace
- Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
- APICS CSCP, CPIM, or equivalent certification
- Hands-on experience with large ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Sage, etc.)
- Power BI or equivalent BI/reporting tool experience
- Experience with change management and driving adoption of new systems or processes
- Prior experience presenting to senior leadership or aligning cross-functional stakeholders
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