MANAGER, PROCUREMENT 1

Direct Staffing Inc

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San Jose, CA, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

Industry: Information Technology - Internet / E-Commerce

 

MANAGER, PROCUREMENT 1 

San Jose, CA

Industry: Information Technology - Internet / E-Commerce


Exp 2-5 yrs

Deg Bach

Relo

Bonus

Visa candidates welcome


Job Description

 Main Responsibilities


Manage assigned sourcing categories.


Maintain sourcing category strategies, addressing a multi-year horizon and achieving alignment with eBay Inc. business strategy.


Develop and execute sourcing based strategies for responsible areas.


Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of sourcing initiatives end to end.


Execute vendor management/risk processes.


Create and develop strong working relationships with key internal and external partners.


Consistently create, present and implement process improvements within the organization.


Maintain knowledge of market trends including analysis of market drivers, cost structures and technical improvements


Job Requirements


Knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education required to perform job

 

Basic Qualifications


A degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management. MBA preferred.


5+ years experience in sourcing environment.


Experience must include negotiating commercial terms and service level agreements


Experience within the technology or financial services industries preferred.


Strong leadership skills and ability to assume leadership roles.


Supply chain experience managing cross functional teams in a fast pace company.




Familiarity with world-class sourcing methods and tools.


Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Fluent in English.


Exceptional ability to solve problems.


Ability to be innovative in issues related to strategic sourcing, supplier relations.


Strong analytical skills (i.e. cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection).


Expertise in the use of Microsoft Office Productivity applications required


IDEAL CANDIDATE

Manage assigned sourcing categories.


Maintain sourcing category strategies, addressing a multi-year horizon and achieving alignment with eBay Inc. business strategy.


Develop and execute sourcing based strategies for responsible areas.


Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of sourcing initiatives end to end.


Execute vendor management/risk processes.


Create and develop strong working relationships with key internal and external partners.


Consistently create, present and implement process improvements within the organization.


Maintain knowledge of market trends including analysis of market drivers, cost structures and technical improvements

IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE WORKED FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPANY(IES): 

Looking for candidates that bring industry experience- ecommerce


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc


About this role

Summary

Manage sourcing categories, develop strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and optimize vendor relations.

Job title

Manager, Procurement 1

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

software

Location requirements

San Jose, CA, on-site, relocation possible

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

negotiationvendor managementMicrosoft Officecost modelingsupplier selection

Preferred skills

ecommercestrategic sourcingleadershipmarket analysis

Specializations

sourcingvendor managementnegotiationsupply chainecommerce
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Jose, CA, USA

On-site City