Jobs · Purchasing · California

Procurement Manager

Robert Half · Salinas, CA · 1 mo ago
On-sitePurchasingFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Lead procurement, storage, and distribution activities that support property management and facilities needs across the organization.
  • Guide and develop purchasing and inventory staff through coaching, work allocation, scheduling, and performance oversight.
  • Build and maintain effective supplier relationships, assess vendor capabilities, and identify dependable sources for goods and services.
  • Manage purchase order activity and daily buying tasks for supplies, equipment, materials, and outsourced services.
  • Direct competitive sourcing efforts by preparing bid documentation, reviewing proposals, and recommending vendors based on value, quality, and compliance.
  • Negotiate pricing, service terms, and contractual agreements when formal bid processes are not required.
  • Track active contracts and vendor performance to confirm adherence to service levels, timelines, pricing, and agreed terms.
  • Partner with operations, maintenance, facilities, and finance teams to resolve purchasing requests, invoice questions, coding issues, and payment concerns.
  • Oversee inventory records, physical counts, and asset control for tools, equipment, and supplies across warehouse and property locations.
  • Prepare reports, analyses, and operational updates for leadership while escalating procurement risks and recommended actions when needed.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain leadership.
  • Practical experience creating and managing purchase orders and day-to-day buying activities.
  • Working knowledge of procurement operations, vendor management, and contract administration.
  • Demonstrated ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and purchase agreements with suppliers.
  • Experience supporting inventory control, asset tracking, and physical inventory processes.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to review documentation for accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
  • Effective communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.

Skills

  • Strategic sourcing
  • Supplier management
  • Contract administration
  • Inventory control
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Operational planning
  • Team leadership

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
  • Access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Free online training.
  • Company 401(k) plan.

Pay

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

Schedule

  • Full-time position.

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