Assistant Procurement Manager in Sacramento, California
Location
Sacramento, California
Job Type
Full-time
Company
Pacific Staffing
Job Description
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.