SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER (INDIRECT PROCUREMENT)
Marquee StaffingSenior 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 prod
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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:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 10 years of related experience
• At least 5 years of leadership experience
OR
Option 2:
• Master’s 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
Skills:
Aerospace and Defense, Cafeteria, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Government Contracts, Insurance, Leadership, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Professional Services, Protective Services, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support, Time Management, United States Citizen, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
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