Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field (e.g., Business Management, Contract Management, Procurement)
5+ years of experience in procurement roles (e.g., Procurement Clerk, Junior Buyer)
Experience in negotiation
Industry and market knowledge
Preferred certifications (e.g., CIP, NVQ in Supply Chain Management)
Inventive problem-solving skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Analytical mindset with a focus on results
Ability to create custom purchases for specific conditions
Responsibilities
Perform all procurement activities including vendor pre-qualification and contract preparation
Identify and source quality, affordable products in a timely manner
Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships
Monitor project purchases and expenditures for cost efficiency
Ensure purchases adhere to budget guidelines and quality standards
Communicate with engineering teams to meet product and service needs
Identify areas for improvement to enhance performance and results
Coordinate and evaluate overall procurement direction for the organization
Develop strong relationships with management and supply partners
Assist in creating an effective structure for monitoring purchase orders
Benefits
Remote work flexibility from the Corporate Offices in La Mirada, CA
Opportunity for occasional business travel for vendor and customer meetings
Engagement in capital projects with a focus on procurement
Potential for professional development through industry certifications
Collaborative work environment with engineering teams
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position is based out of our Corporate Offices in La Mirada, CA, working remotely. The Procurement Manager is responsible for the purchasing of all the goods and services for the capital projects awarded to Tomarco/ISAT Total Support. Occasional business travel will be required for Vendor and Customer Meetings as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performing all procurement activities including pre -qualification, negotiating vendor agreements, preparation of contracts and vendor management through project completion.
Identify supplier sources, sources quality and affordable products in a timely manner.
Negotiating contracts and managing supplier and vendor relationships.
Monitor project purchases, deliveries, and expenditures to ensure that the approved purchases are cost efficient.
Monitor project purchases, deliveries, and expenditures to ensure that the approved purchases are within budget guidelines, are cost efficient and of high -quality.
Communicate fluidly with all engineering teams to determine that all of their product and service needs are satisfied to the proper project orders assigned and report any back ordered changed or missing products.
Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
Managing overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement for the organization.
Developing strong relationships with management and supply partners to improve business.
Assist and develop an effective and accurate structure for monitoring purchase orders.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field like Business Management, Contract Management or Procurement.
5+ years of experience working as a Procurement Clerk, Junior Buyer, or any other related position.
Negotiation experience of any kind.
Industry and market experience.
Certification preferred but not required, such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIP) certification, NVQ certifications in Supply Chain Management and Higher National Diploma/Certificate in Procurement).
Shows inventiveness in completing tasks.
Self-motivated and able to work independently for extended periods of time.
Analytical person with quick result driven solutions.
Capable of creating custom purchases for engineered and client conditions.
Actively looks for, develops, and shares better solutions or ideas.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Successful completion of a background check, in accordance with applicable law and company policy
