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9 results for Procurement Manager in Santa Clara, CA

Procurement Manager
  • Salinas, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Procurement Manager to oversee purchasing operations, supplier partnerships, and inventory coordination for a property management organization in Salinas, California. This role blends strategic sourcing with day-to-day execution, supporting multiple teams with timely access to materials, equipment, and services. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment in contract administration, cost control, and operational planning while maintaining strong standards for service quality and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead procurement, storage, and distribution activities that support property management and facilities needs across the organization.</p><p>• Guide and develop purchasing and inventory staff through coaching, work allocation, scheduling, and performance oversight.</p><p>• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships, assess vendor capabilities, and identify dependable sources for goods and services.</p><p>• Manage purchase order activity and daily buying tasks for supplies, equipment, materials, and outsourced services.</p><p>• Direct competitive sourcing efforts by preparing bid documentation, reviewing proposals, and recommending vendors based on value, quality, and compliance.</p><p>• Negotiate pricing, service terms, and contractual agreements when formal bid processes are not required.</p><p>• Track active contracts and vendor performance to confirm adherence to service levels, timelines, pricing, and agreed terms.</p><p>• Partner with operations, maintenance, facilities, and finance teams to resolve purchasing requests, invoice questions, coding issues, and payment concerns.</p><p>• Oversee inventory records, physical counts, and asset control for tools, equipment, and supplies across warehouse and property locations.</p><p>• Prepare reports, analyses, and operational updates for leadership while escalating procurement risks and recommended actions when needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Director of Staffing Scott G. Moore (Apply here and also connect on LinkedIn!)</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-27T00:00:00Z
Director of Procurement Manager
  • Brisbane, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 200000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT </strong></p><p><strong>200K-250K+BONUS+EQUITY</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a commercially procurement leader to guide complex supplier contracting for a growing biotech organization. This position partners with cross-functional teams to secure agreements that support clinical development, manufacturing, medical affairs, and other business-critical functions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience negotiating life sciences vendor contracts and can balance financial discipline, operational needs, and risk considerations in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct contract strategy and lead negotiations for a broad portfolio of supplier agreements, including clinical services, manufacturing support, laboratory services, data solutions, consulting engagements, and master service arrangements.</p><p>• Lead end-to-end contract negotiation strategy and execution for a wide range of procurement agreements, including:</p><p>-CRO and clinical service agreements</p><p>-CMO and manufacturing agreements</p><p>-Laboratory, data, and technology service contracts</p><p>-Consulting, professional services, and master service agreements MSAs/SOWs)</p><p>• Work closely with finance and legal partners to shape contract terms that align commercial goals with compliance requirements and appropriate risk protection.</p><p>• Advise internal stakeholders on pricing approaches, payment terms, service expectations, and contractual tradeoffs to support sound business decisions.</p><p>• Negotiate favorable commercial outcomes that improve value, preserve flexibility, and strengthen performance while maintaining productive supplier relationships.</p><p>• Enhance procurement and contracting practices by developing practical templates, guidance materials, negotiation playbooks, and scalable procedures for a growing organization.</p><p>• Oversee contract lifecycle activities such as renewals, amendments, scope changes, issue resolution, and escalation management.</p><p>• Evaluate the supplier portfolio to uncover savings opportunities, reduce exposure, and improve operational efficiency across purchasing activities.</p><p>• Contribute strategic leadership through vendor governance, mentorship, and longer-range planning for procurement operations and sourcing priorities.</p>
  • 2026-07-28T00:00:00Z
Procurement Director
  • Oakland, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Director of Procurement to lead purchasing activities and strengthen sourcing practices for our Oakland, California operations. This role focuses on managing end-to-end procurement activities, improving buying efficiency, and supporting sound commercial decisions across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in supplier engagement, contract discussions, and purchase order oversight while maintaining high standards of compliance and cost control.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead purchasing activities by researching suppliers, managing bids, comparing options, and negotiating pricing and contracts.</li><li>Oversee purchasing operations, including purchase requests, purchase orders, budget tracking, spending reports, inventory oversight, and process improvements.</li><li>Work with leadership and departments to support purchasing needs, provide training and guidance, assist with IT purchases, and improve procurement processes.</li><li>Develop and enforce purchasing policies, standardize procedures, manage vendor contracts, and identify cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Manage vendor agreements, track renewals and compliance, maintain accurate records, coordinate contract reviews, and resolve vendor issues when needed.</li></ul>
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
Procurement Specialist
  • Redwood City, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 39.42 - 44.71 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Contract Procurement Specialist</strong> to support purchasing operations in a fast-paced hardware-focused environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on keeping materials flowing, coordinating with technical teams, and ensuring critical components are available when needed. You’ll serve as a key link between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, helping maintain continuity across sourcing, ordering, inventory visibility, and vendor communication. Success in this role requires urgency, organization, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple moving pieces at once.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p> </p><p><strong>Purchasing and Material Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Identify and purchase a wide range of components, parts, and supplies needed for ongoing build and operational activities</li><li>Issue purchase orders, confirm order details, and monitor deliveries through completion</li><li>Support timely acquisition of standard catalog items as well as custom-fabricated materials</li><li>Anticipate supply constraints and take action early to avoid schedule interruptions</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams to understand changing material requirements and priorities</li></ul><p><strong>Supplier and Order Management</strong></p><ul><li>Communicate directly with distributors, manufacturers, and fabrication partners to obtain pricing, availability, and lead times</li><li>Build productive supplier relationships that support quality, responsiveness, and competitive cost</li><li>Follow up on open orders, expedite urgent requests, and resolve shipping or fulfillment issues</li><li>Assist with supplier selection by comparing quotes, turnaround times, and service reliability</li></ul><p><strong>Inventory, Documentation, and Accuracy</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain clear records of purchases, order status, receipts, and inventory activity</li><li>Help keep stock levels aligned with operational demand so essential items are readily available</li><li>Support bill of materials updates, part lists, and kit preparation as needed</li><li>Track discrepancies, shortages, or quality concerns and communicate them to the appropriate teams</li><li>Contribute to process improvements that increase purchasing efficiency and reduce avoidable delays</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-25T00:00:00Z
Data Center Procurement Manager
  • San Francisco, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 95 - 110 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Data Center Procurement Manager to lead sourcing strategy and procurement operations for critical infrastructure initiatives in California. This is a long-term contract opportunity suited for a senior-level candidate who can bring structure, direction, and momentum to a fast-paced environment while partnering closely with procurement leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with data center ecosystems and can operate effectively in evolving processes while driving measurable business value.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and refine procurement frameworks, sourcing models, and operational templates to support data center-related purchasing activities.<br>• Lead strategic procurement efforts for data center infrastructure, equipment, and services, aligning decisions with business priorities and delivery timelines.<br>• Collaborate directly with senior procurement leadership and maintain close coordination with external advisory partners to ensure effective execution.<br>• Evaluate vendors, negotiate commercial terms, and manage supplier relationships across complex data center categories.<br>• Create practical processes that improve consistency, transparency, and scalability within a rapidly changing work environment.<br>• Provide senior-level guidance on procurement strategy by applying strong knowledge of data center operations, technologies, and facility requirements.<br>• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to assess needs, define sourcing approaches, and support timely procurement outcomes.<br>• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and ambiguous situations while maintaining strong engagement with stakeholders and team members.
  • 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z
Supply Chain Manager
  • Orinda, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 145000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead core planning, sourcing, inventory, logistics, and distribution functions in the San Francisco East Bay, California. This position blends strategic oversight with hands-on operational leadership to strengthen service performance, improve efficiency, and support business growth. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to align cross-functional teams and external partners around shared supply chain goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Shape and carry out supply chain plans that improve operational performance, support customer demand, and enable long-term business objectives.</p><p>• Direct inventory planning, replenishment activities, transportation coordination, and distribution execution to maintain product availability at appropriate stock levels.</p><p>• Identify process gaps and lead improvement efforts that lower costs, raise service quality, and streamline day-to-day workflows.</p><p>• Track key supply chain metrics, analyze performance trends, and recommend corrective actions to strengthen overall results.</p><p>• Anticipate operational disruptions and develop practical contingency plans to reduce risk across sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment activities.</p><p>• Build productive partnerships with suppliers and logistics providers, managing service expectations, performance reviews, and ongoing accountability.</p><p>• Lead commercial discussions with external partners, including contract terms and service standards, to secure reliable and cost-effective support.</p><p>• Work closely with internal departments to coordinate priorities, resolve operational challenges, and ensure supply chain activities align with company needs.</p><p>• Coach and develop team members, set clear expectations, and promote a culture focused on ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement </p>
  • 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z
Product Manager
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Job Title</strong></p><p>Product Manager, Trust &amp; Assurance</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>A leading technology organization is building advanced platforms that enable organizations to operate more intelligently and securely in complex environments. Focused on integrating data, systems, and emerging AI capabilities, the company serves enterprise and highly regulated sectors that require reliability, transparency, and strong governance. Their mission centers on enabling scalable, responsible innovation while maintaining rigorous standards for trust and performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The Product Manager, Trust &amp; Assurance will own critical systems that define how secure, reliable, and auditable the platform operates. This role is central to ensuring that organizations in regulated environments can confidently deploy advanced technologies by establishing robust controls around identity, permissions, governance, and system behavior. Based in Los Angeles, CA, this position plays a key role in shaping foundational product capabilities that directly impact enterprise adoption and long-term growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Define and own the product strategy for identity, access management, and permissions frameworks</li><li>Develop guardrails and approval workflows that govern system actions and enforce responsible usage</li><li>Build and manage audit and traceability features, ensuring complete visibility into system behavior and user interactions</li><li>Lead the development of evaluation and monitoring tools that validate system performance and consistency over time</li><li>Translate regulatory and compliance requirements into scalable, productized solutions</li><li>Partner closely with engineering, design, and leadership to drive product direction and execution</li><li>Establish frameworks for secure deployment across various environments, including restricted or isolated systems</li><li>Drive roadmap prioritization for trust and assurance features that influence enterprise adoption</li><li>Communicate product vision, trade-offs, and progress clearly to cross-functional stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>$150,000-$200,000</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Health, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>Performance-based incentives and potential equity participation</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><ul><li>Work model: On-site</li><li>Collaborative, small-team environment with high ownership and impact</li><li>Emphasis on thoughtful product development and long-term value creation</li></ul>
  • 2026-07-29T00:00:00Z
Marketing Operations Manager
  • San Francisco, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Marketing Operations Manager to support high-impact marketing execution on a Long-term Contract opportunity. This role is ideal for an organized candidate who can keep campaigns, lead workflows, and platform processes running efficiently across several marketing functions. The person in this role will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver accurate, timely execution while helping strengthen operational consistency and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the full campaign delivery cycle using Marketo, HubSpot, or a comparable automation platform alongside Salesforce, from setup and audience selection through launch, measurement, and performance reporting.</p><p>• Oversee inbound marketing requests, lead routing activities, and file-based data uploads, including large-volume lists tied to events, webinars, and trade shows.</p><p>• Develop and maintain campaign tracking frameworks and support paid demand generation efforts with accurate operational execution and monitoring.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams across growth marketing, lifecycle marketing, paid media, and content to coordinate timelines, align deliverables, and support campaign goals.</p><p>• Work with outside marketing operations vendors or agency partners to keep projects moving on schedule and ensure execution meets quality standards.</p><p>• Review existing workflows to uncover inefficiencies, recommend better processes, and create clear documentation to improve team operations.</p><p>• Monitor campaign data quality and help maintain dependable records that support reporting, lead management, and downstream marketing activity.</p>
  • 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z
Cost &amp; Inventory Manager
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 90 - 100 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Cost &amp; Inventory Manager to support manufacturing finance activities for a biotechnology company in Menlo Park, California. This contract to FTE position will oversee inventory and cost accounting processes, strengthen financial controls, and provide meaningful analysis to support operational and commercial decision-making. The role works closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and research teams to improve cost visibility, maintain accurate valuation, and support compliance and reporting needs. There will be some travel to Sacramento, CA on a monthly basis. You will be a manager, but no direct reports for the first year (approximately). Pay is up to $100/hr. regular time and $150/hr. overtime. There will be overtime :) Please apply today if you are looking for a long-term role in a commercial biotechnology company!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct cost accounting activities across manufacturing and operations, including standard cost development, allocation methodologies, and analysis of production variances.</p><p>• Manage inventory accounting for raw materials, work in process, and finished goods to ensure accurate valuation and timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close tasks related to inventory balances, manufacturing performance, and cost of goods sold, ensuring completeness and accuracy.</p><p>• Create and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that support reliable manufacturing and inventory reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and R&amp;D partners to identify cost drivers, refine assumptions, and improve the accuracy of product costing.</p><p>• Lead physical inventory programs and cycle count activities, investigate discrepancies, and drive effective inventory reconciliation.</p><p>• Review manufacturing-related expenditures to ensure proper capitalization or expense treatment in accordance with accounting guidance.</p><p>• Support audits and compliance reviews by preparing documentation and responding to questions related to inventory, costing, and manufacturing transactions.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning by evaluating actual costs, explaining variances, and supporting scale-up or commercialization planning.</p><p>• Assist with the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cost accounting and manufacturing-related systems when needed.</p>
  • 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z