We are seeking an experienced Assistant Procurement Manager for a successful electronics manufacturing company in Sacramento. The Assistant Procurement Manager will support daily operations across purchasing, supply chain, and sales order management. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate order processing, timely procurement, strong vendor relationships, and effective coordination across internal teams.
Our client offers competitive compensation and benefits, 13 paid holidays, and a hybrid work schedule after training. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career with an innovative company. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in supply chain operations, team leadership, and process improvement within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.
- Salary: $100,000–$110,000 DOE
- Location: Sacramento
- Schedule: Onsite during training, then hybrid
Key Responsibilities
- Review moderately to complex purchase requisitions for accuracy and prioritization.
- Oversee buyers and purchasing activities, including PO placement, escalations, and repairs.
- Analyze purchase orders and data to ensure timely procurement from national and international vendors.
- Source alternative suppliers for urgent or tool-down needs.
- Collaborate with vendors to evaluate pricing and secure cost-effective solutions.
- Maintain vendor records within the ERP system.
- Assist with cost-reduction projects and process improvements.
- Train, coach, and develop team members.
- Support hiring, performance management, scheduling, and other personnel-related functions.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Sales, QA, IT, Logistics, Site Leads, and other internal teams.
- Monitor the sales order system to ensure accurate and timely order entry.
- Track shipments, deliveries, and backlog; prepare reports as needed.
- Respond to customer inquiries and resolve order-related issues.
- Prepare customer quotations and sales orders with proper documentation.
- Maintain customer pricing in Excel/ERP and obtain required approvals.
- Report on on-time delivery metrics to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Implement and enforce departmental procedures and training programs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- 8+ years of related experience, preferably in the electronics manufacturing industry.
- 5+ years of supervisory or team-lead experience.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/CRM systems.
- Experience in supply line management, compliance, and internal controls.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-cultural, and dynamic environment while meeting multiple deadlines.
