Procurement Director

We are looking for a Director of Procurement to lead purchasing activities and strengthen sourcing practices for our Oakland, California operations. This role focuses on managing end-to-end procurement activities, improving buying efficiency, and supporting sound commercial decisions across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in supplier engagement, contract discussions, and purchase order oversight while maintaining high standards of compliance and cost control.Responsibilities:Lead purchasing activities by researching suppliers, managing bids, comparing options, and negotiating pricing and contracts.Oversee purchasing operations, including purchase requests, purchase orders, budget tracking, spending reports, inventory oversight, and process improvements.Work with leadership and departments to support purchasing needs, provide training and guidance, assist with IT purchases, and improve procurement processes.Develop and enforce purchasing policies, standardize procedures, manage vendor contracts, and identify cost-saving opportunities.Manage vendor agreements, track renewals and compliance, maintain accurate records, coordinate contract reviews, and resolve vendor issues when needed.