Purchasing Manager Jobs in Oakland, CA

A Purchasing Manager in the logistics industry is responsible for overseeing and managing the purchasing activities of a company. They play a vital role in sourcing raw materials, goods, and services, negotiating contracts and prices, creating and implementing purchasing strategies, and maintaining healthy relationships with suppliers. Their primary objective is to ensure uninterrupted supply chain operations at the most cost-effective prices. They also manage a team of purchasing officers and other staff and are involved in recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of these employees.

A successful Purchasing Manager should possess strong analytical skills, negotiation skills, and decision-making abilities. They should be proficient in materials management and inventory control, and should also have a good understanding of supply chain management. Certifications such as Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) can enhance their credibility in the field. Prior roles that a person might have before becoming a Purchasing Manager include Purchasing Agent, Procurement Specialist, and Supply Chain Analyst.

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Group Purchasing Manager, ECU

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Role Summary As a Senior Group Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for electronic components for PCBAs across vehicle platforms and other products....

Commercial Sourcing Manager, Network Systems & Backbone

  • Menlo Park, CA (22 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (22 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or degree in a related technical or business field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in commodity management in a high tech environment...

Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Location: Bay Area/San Francisco, CA (will consider remote applicants) Crane Data Centers Inc. ("Crane") is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager. In this critical role, you will oversee and...

Senior Manager, Procurement

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Procurement to drive strategic sourcing and procurement process improvements across all of Discord. This role requires a seasoned procurement leader who has...

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Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology

  • Menlo Park, CA (22 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (22 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Meta's Strategic Sourcing Organization is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead the sourcing and contracting processes in support of Meta's Reality Labs,...

Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago

WHAT IS BOX? Box is the world's leading Content Cloud. We are trusted by more than 115K organizations around the world today, including nearly 70% of the Fortune 500 and leaders across deeply...

Senior SaaS Sourcing Manager

  • Dublin, CA (17 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (17 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Build the future of the AI Data Cloud. Join the Snowflake team. We are seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives and contract...

Manager, Procurement

  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago

... The Global Software Procurement Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of Software spend globally for Walmart. This role will partner with key stakeholders across the business, build...

Procurement Sourcing Specialist

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago

A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the worlds leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our...

Purchasing Associate-EDI

  • Newark, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Newark, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Aston Carter Purchasing Associate-EDI in Newark , California Description EDI Compliance Specialist We are currently seeking a EDI Compliance Specialist. This position requires a deep understanding...

Sourcing Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep...

Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager (Travel & Marketing)

  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of...

Senior Procurement Manager

  • Foster City, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! The Procurement Senior Manager will be responsible for managing supplier...

Commercial Sourcing Manager, Cloud

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 9 days ago

management in a high tech environment. 10+ years of business or supply chain experience in the data center, cloud service providers, compute, or AI system hardware supply chain and associated industries...

Sr. Sourcing Manager, Power Electronics

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Responsibilities: Lead the global sourcing strategy, including new supplier selection, development, cost management, contract management, supplier relationship management, and supplier escalations for...

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Salary for Purchasing Manager Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Highest Education Level

Purchasing Managers in Oakland, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.6%
Master's Degree
21.1%
High School or GED
13.0%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Purchasing Managers in Oakland, CA
4-6 years
42.9%
2-4 years
23.8%
6-8 years
19.0%
8-10 years
9.5%
1-2 years
4.8%


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