Assistant Procurement Manager

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.