Acting Procurement Manager

TESTEQUITY HISCO GROUP • Corona, CA

2d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Acting Procurement Manager manages the Company’s sourcing capabilities and supply chain. This role is responsible for strategizing and negotiating with suppliers and vendors to acquire the most cost-effective deals and to reduce procurement expense.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 4+ years’ experience in Procurement/Supply Chain
• Professional, self-starter with a positive attitude, and well-rounded procurement experience including the delivery of financial results
• Good understanding and proven ability to deliver results
• A “Can-Do”- service oriented attitude
• Proficient Skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
• Detail oriented with analytical capacity
• Project Management skills
• Ability to cooperate in a Team Atmosphere
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to build and maintain complex spreadsheets
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business preferred
• Knowledge of Distribution and Channel Management preferred
• Infor/SX System Knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day activities for the procurement team
• Ordering control and methods for the region
• Inventory methods and surplus levels of the region
• Mentor Buyers and Procurement Support Staff on best practices
• Buy and manage inventory levels for their region(s)
• Support Key Initiatives of Supply Chain
• Mitigate current and future risks associated with commodities and products
• Ensure suppliers understand the business needs and initiatives
• Support the Strategic Relationship Management Plan
• Inventory turn goals
• Surplus Goals
• Documented Cost Savings
• Purchase Order Status
• Projects/Initiatives
• Marketplace Trends
• Perform reviews as required by company policy
• Ensure timely and accurate database information to enable the processing or purchase orders, inventory variables (i.e. lead-times) and invoices/costing
• Manage transaction discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support supplier quality management (as needed)
• Indirectly responsible for product quality
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED