Procurement Manager

Role overview

This position is for a seasoned Procurement Manager to steer sourcing strategy and supplier management for a fast-growing banking business in San Diego, California. The role works hand in hand with leadership to design category plans, deepen supplier partnerships, and improve value delivered through third-party spending. The right candidate will combine strong commercial judgment, contract negotiation capability, and the ability to convert spend insights into practical purchasing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing roadmaps with cross-functional teams so purchasing decisions support operational targets, risk controls, and service expectations.
• Own and refine category strategies across areas such as outsourced services and technology, using market intelligence and cost data to inform choices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, sharpen specifications, and source the right products and services.
• Spot cost-saving opportunities and recommend options that reduce total cost of ownership while protecting long-term business needs.
• Assess, choose, and grow relationships with reliable suppliers and service providers that can maintain quality, continuity, and performance.
• Examine current commercial contracts, lead renegotiation when needed, and move agreements to completion in partnership with internal teams.
• Guide stakeholders on contractual and commercial terms while balancing business needs against legal, compliance, and risk requirements.
• Keep vendor spend records accurate and prepare reporting on purchasing activity, supplier changes, open purchase orders, compliance, and performance.
• Help keep the source-to-pay process running smoothly by coordinating contract review, stakeholder approvals, and purchase order readiness.
• Make sure third-party agreements and due diligence work meet regulatory expectations and internal governance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or a similar function.
• Strong experience handling complex spend categories in consulting, shared services, outsourcing, or comparable structured environments.
• Working knowledge of procurement controls and governance, including experience in regulated or Sarbanes-Oxley-controlled settings.
• Proven ability to lead contract negotiations, supplier discussions, and enterprise purchasing efforts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and turn it into action-oriented recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort using procurement or e-sourcing platforms.
• Fintech industry experience is preferred.

Additional information

This role is based in San Diego, California and is a full-time onsite position. The company is a global specialized talent solutions firm focused on contract, temporary, and permanent placement across finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support functions.

Benefits and employment terms

Eligible contract and temporary professionals may receive medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance, and may also be able to join the company 401(k) plan. Free online training is available, along with access to competitive compensation and benefits. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The employer is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate based on sex, disability, or veteran status.

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