Hiring: Director of Procurement Company: Robert Half Location: Pleasanton, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:42:27 Target Skills & Keywords : Lean Manufacturing, Risk Management About the job Experience: •8+ years of progressive procurement, materials planning, or supply chain experience in manufacturing. •5+ years of leadership experience managing managers and multi-level teams. Required Skills: •Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement organization. •Build procurement and material planning strategies that align with business and production objectives. •Manage executive-level supplier relationships and negotiations. •Ensure material availability while balancing inventory, quality, lead time, and total cost. •Drive supplier performance, cost savings, and value engineering initiatives. •Establish procurement KPIs, dashboards, and operating rhythms. •Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to capacity, logistics, quality, and sole-source dependencies. •Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Sales, Customer Care, and Legal teams. Qualifications: •Lead a Critical Supply Chain Function for a Market-Leading Manufacturer •Are you a strategic procurement leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're seeking an experienced •To lead a high-impact procurement organization responsible for supplier performance, material availability, cost optimization, and supply chain risk management for a complex manufacturing operation. •This is an opportunity to join a stable, growing organization with a strong culture, outstanding benefits, and a mission-driven business that supports sustainable transportation and environmental initiatives nationwide. •Highly visible leadership role with significant influence across operations, engineering, finance, quality, and executive leadership. •Lead and develop multiple Supply Chain Managers and Buyer/Planner teams. •Drive supplier strategy, cost reduction, operational excellence, and supply chain transformation initiatives. •Competitive compensation package, premium benefits, company-paid medical coverage, and generous retirement plans. Compensation: •$200,000 - $225,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!