Procurement Leader

4 weeks ago

Santa Ana, California, United States Iteris, Inc. Full time

Purchasing Manager Job Description

We are seeking a highly qualified Purchasing Manager with a positive, results-driven attitude who wants to become an integral part of and lead a top performing team of buyer/planners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Creates and implements KPIs and Metrics to monitor and improve departmental performance to corporate Metrics and Goals
  • Advanced knowledge of legal environment of business, ethical standards, purchasing and contracts
  • Prepares, evaluates, and makes recommendations to management and executives on Request for Proposals and Requests for Quotations
  • Negotiate supplier contracts, make recommendations, and present to the executive team
  • Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers, manage supplier contracts, and negotiate contract renewals
  • Create and implement supplier management programs to develop, improve, and monitor supplier KPIs ensuring they perform with excellence in Technology, Quality, Responsiveness, Delivery Cost, and Enterprise
  • Review and approve purchase requisitions and orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance with company policies and budgets
  • Collaborate with the finance department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices and resolve any billing discrepancies
  • Monitor inventory levels, track material usage, and implement strategies to minimize stock-outs while optimizing inventory turnover
  • Drive Plan-For-Every-Part analysis, active management, and program improvements to maximize efficient flow of materials, continuity of supply, production goals, and storage efficiency
  • Own the production plan, material status, and capacity utilization to meet budget and customer delivery dates
  • Analyze purchasing and planning data, identify trends, and generate reports to support decision-making and cost reduction initiatives
  • Prepares and presents budgets, performance bowlers, and departmental goals contributing to corporate goals
  • Develop and lead LEAN trainings, activities, and projects to promote continuous process improvements
  • Lead QMS activities and audit preparation for purchasing and planning, ensure team is trained, knowledgeable, and contributing to ISO standards and continuous process improvement
  • Act as departmental data champion
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
  • Greater than eight years of purchasing/planning/materials management experience in electronic and/or electro-mechanical manufacturing with three or more years of experience in a managerial capacity
  • Oracle experience is preferred
  • Experience with Kan Ban, Pull Systems, Free Stock, VMI, and Replenishment Programs
  • Advanced Excel proficiency and able to train others a must
  • LEAN experience or training required
  • PFEP and Materials Management experience required
  • We offer a competitive compensation package, including 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, medical reimbursement plans, disability coverage, and in-house training programs.


Delivered through Iteris' ClearMobility Platform, our AI-powered end-to-end solutions monitor, visualize and optimize mobility infrastructure around the world, and help bridge legacy technology silos to unlock the future of transportation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law.

Iteris, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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