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Purchasing Manager - Remote

Pinpoint Talent

Purchasing Manager - Remote

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities


    Who They Are:

    Our key client located in San Francisco is looking for a Purchasing Manager to join them on a contract-to-hire basis. Some exciting things about this company are that they have a fun and collaborative team and currently have two products that are about to be commercialized. 

    This position is currently Work from Home (WFH) and could be fully remote in the future.

     

    What You'll Do:

    • Supervise Buyer and Supplier Master Associate to maintain/improve operation execution
    • Review and approve Purchase Orders/New Supplier Requests
    • Be the point of contact for activity priority in the absence of the Head of Purchasing
    • Enable team to improve learning through review of work output
    • Ensure department processes are improved through pressure-testing and follow-up
    • Maintain and improve department communications and documentation
    • Mentor new onboarded Associates to ensure working needs are met
    • Maintain organized work around priorities
    • Trouble-shoot Purchase Order, Supplier Add, Invoice challenges
    • Follow and improve department processes
    • Drive quality and transparency by updating Procurement logs
    • Attend meetings and training
    • Partner with AP to ensure an appropriate match of invoices to open purchase orders
    • Provide guidance to the internal customer on the PR and PO process
    • Review ad hoc procurement reports
    • Work closely with Accounting and Finance on month-end close and budgeting projects
    • Delight Internal Customers and Business Partners needs through excellent Customer Service

     

    Top Requirements:

    • 5+ years of Purchasing/Supplier Master (combined) experience in a transactional field (desired)
    • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
    • Proven Leader with EQ required
    • Biotechnology industry experience (desired)
    • Must have the ability to work in a dynamic and ever-changing environment
    • Must have experience working in a fast-paced and high-volume work environment
    • Outstanding organization and detailed oriented skills
    • Applies strong analytical and effective business communication skills
    • Experience with procurement automation tools
    • Results-oriented / team player
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
    • Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking to enable novel solutions.