Senior Procurement Manager Indirect Procurement
Location: Inglewood, CA (Greater LAX Area) On-site
Job Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Pay: $150,000$175,000 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week
Travel: About 5%25%, mostly within the U.S.
What You Will Do
You will manage the purchasing of products and services the company needs to run its business. These items are
not used to make the final product.
You will also lead a small team that supports purchasing activities.
What You Will Buy
Examples include:
- Building and office services
- Machines and equipment
- Computers, software, and IT services
- Travel services
- Security services
- Shipping and transportation
- Insurance
- Company events
- Cafeteria and vending services
- Office supplies
- Professional services, such as consultants
Main Responsibilities
- Find and select the best vendors and suppliers.
- Request pricing and information from vendors through RFPs and RFQs.
- Compare prices, services, and terms.
- Negotiate pricing and contract terms.
- Make sure purchasing follows company policies and procedures.
- Work with teams such as IT, Facilities, and Production.
- Track team goals and results using KPIs.
- Use SAP or another ERP system to manage purchasing activities.
- Look for ways to reduce costs and improve purchasing processes.
- Build strong relationships with vendors and internal teams.
What You Need
You must meet
one of these education and experience requirements:
Option 1:- Bachelors degree
- 10 years of related experience
- At least 5 years of leadership experience
OROption 2:- Masters degree
- 6 years of related experience
- At least 3 years of leadership experience
You will also need:
- At least 2 years of experience in Aerospace, Defense, or another highly regulated industry.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong math and cost/pricing skills.
- Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
- Ability to stay organized and meet deadlines.
Nice to Have
- SAP or other ERP experience.
- Strong contract negotiation experience.
- Experience finding major cost savings.
- JD degree or paralegal experience.
- Knowledge of DFARS/FAR government contracting rules.
Important: U.S. Person Requirement
This position requires compliance with
ITAR and U.S. export-control rules.
You must be a
U.S. person, such as:
- U.S. citizen
- U.S. permanent resident/green card holder
- Asylee
- Refugee
Additional client requirement: Candidates with dual citizenship from
Iran, Cuba, North Korea, Russia, or China are not eligible. The client also stated that degrees from these countries may affect eligibility.
Hiring Process
- Start Dates: Every 2 weeks
- Interview 1: Virtual
- Interview 2: On-site
- Orientation: 3 days
- Drug Test: One test through us and another test by the client after hire
- Physical Exam: Required with a doctor