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Procurement Manager
Location
California
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$65K - $80K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Procurement Manager
Thinkahead Consultant Psychologist Pty Ltd
• Manage and oversee Procurement support for all of Ahead: • Validate the accuracy of orders through Salesforce using customer and vendor quotes • Accurately order equipment from our vendors using many different portals and tools • Trouble shoot orders being placed via API and with vendors • Ensure team members are following up on order confirmations and moving opportunities to Vendor Accepted in a timely manner • Support AHEAD and Vendor/OEM EOM/EOQ/EOY activities to include being available to facilitate late and/or complex orders • Support Operational Close for AHEAD Month/Quarter/Year ends • Handle or escalate internal and external customer satisfaction issues as they arise • Give input on hiring, participate in onboarding, and training Procurement new hires • Identify areas of improvement of best practices for Procurement function in conjunction with Sr Manager of Procurement and other teams • Participate in maintaining detailed documentation of all Procurement processes • *Other job duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Minimum Required – HS Diploma
- Preferred – AA or above
- 2-5 years of people management experience
- 5+ years IT purchasing/procurement experience preferably in the VAR/Distribution space
- Microsoft Office
- Salesforce and/or Netsuite preferred
- Proven people leadership and coaching capability
- Deep understanding of quote-to-cash lifecycle and booking compliance
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, sales-centric environments
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid company holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.
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