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Bloom Energy

Senior Purchasing Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$155K - $224K/yr

Senior Purchasing Manager Job Summary The Purchase Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring uninterrupted supply of direct materials while achieving ...

Sanmina

Senior Purchasing Manager

Fremont, CA

Job Purpose The Senior Purchasing Manager is a high-visibility leadership role is designed for a strategic procurement professional looking to own the end-to-end supply chain for a major facility ...

Bloom Energy

Senior Purchasing Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$155K - $224K/yr

Senior Purchasing Manager Job Summary The Purchase Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring uninterrupted supply of direct materials while achieving ...

General Atomics

Senior Purchasing Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Purchasing Manager! This position is responsible for managing the process of procuring material, parts, components, services, and equipment. Manages the ...

Houdini Inc.

Senior Purchasing Manager

Fullerton, CA

$125K - $140K/yr

Overview of The Senior Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and executing the organization's purchasing function to achieve service, inventory, and cost objectives. This role combines ...

Houdini Inc.

$125K - $140K/yr

Overview of The Senior Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and executing the organization's purchasing function to achieve service, inventory, and cost objectives. This role combines ...

NextGenEnergyJobs

Senior Purchasing Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

The Purchase Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring uninterrupted supply of direct materials while achieving world-class performance in quality ...

JM Eagle

Purchasing Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA

Senior Purchasing Manager About Us Plastpro is a leading manufacturer of high-quality fiberglass entry doors and building products. Our manufacturing operations depend on a global supplier network to ...

Plastpro 2000 Inc

Purchasing Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

The OpportunityThe Purchasing Supervisor will work closely with the Senior Purchasing Manager to ensure materials and components are ordered accurately, delivered on time, and available to support ...

Plastpro,Inc

Purchasing Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

The Opportunity The Purchasing Supervisor will work closely with the Senior Purchasing Manager to ensure materials and components are ordered accurately, delivered on time, and available to support ...

JM Eagle

Director of Purchasing

Los Angeles, CA

Senior Purchasing Manager - Plastpro Los Angeles, CA | Full-Time Competitive Compensation + Comprehensive Benefits About Us Plastpro is a leading manufacturer of high-quality fiberglass entry doors ...

JM Eagle

Director of Purchasing

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

We are seeking an experienced Senior Purchasing Manager to lead procurement, purchasing, inventory management, and supplier strategy across the organization. This role will be responsible for ...

Senior plc

Purchasing Manager

Burbank, CA · On-site

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating ... The Purchasing Manager will analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and ...

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How much do senior purchasing manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior purchasing manager in California is $83,099.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,100.00 and $98,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior purchasing manager?

Senior Purchasing Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the procurement process within an organization. They develop purchasing strategies, negotiate contracts with suppliers, and ensure that goods and services are acquired at the best possible price and quality. Additionally, they often manage a team of buyers or procurement specialists, monitor supplier performance, and work closely with other departments to align purchasing activities with organizational goals. Their role is crucial in optimizing costs, maintaining inventory, and ensuring the smooth operation of the supply chain.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior purchasing manager?

To thrive as a Senior Purchasing Manager, you need expertise in procurement, vendor negotiation, supply chain management, and typically a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with procurement software (such as SAP Ariba or Oracle), contract management systems, and relevant certifications like CPSM or CPM is highly valuable. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills are critical for optimizing costs, ensuring reliable supply chains, and leading teams to achieve organizational purchasing goals.

What are some common challenges senior purchasing managers face when managing supplier relationships?

Senior Purchasing Managers often navigate complex supplier relationships that require balancing cost, quality, and reliability. Common challenges include negotiating favorable terms while maintaining strong partnerships, managing risks such as supply chain disruptions, and ensuring suppliers meet compliance and sustainability standards. Effective communication, strategic thinking, and proactive risk management are essential to address these issues and achieve organizational procurement goals.

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Infographic showing various Senior Purchasing Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,099 per year, or $40 per hour.

Senior Purchasing Manager

Bloom Energy

San Jose, CA • On-site

$155K - $224K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Bloom Energy rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Senior Purchasing Manager

Job Summary

The Purchase Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring uninterrupted supply of direct materials while achieving world-class performance in quality, delivery, sustainability, and supplier innovation. The role partners closely with Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to support new product introductions (NPI), production ramp-ups, and global business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure uninterrupted supply of production materials to meet manufacturing schedules.
  • Review and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
  • Manage long-lead and critical commodities.
  • Resolve material shortages, supplier escalations, and logistics issues.
  • Optimize inventory while maintaining production continuity.
  • Partner with Engineering during New Product Introduction (NPI) to source new technologies and components.
  • Work with Manufacturing and Planning to support production ramp-ups.
  • Coordinate with Supplier Quality to resolve quality issues and improve supplier capability.
  • Support Operations in achieving production, quality, and delivery goals.
  • Develop supply continuity plans for critical components.
  • Monitor geopolitical, commodity, and logistics risks.
  • Establish dual sourcing and business continuity plans.
  • Ensure compliance with ESG, environmental, ethical sourcing, and trade regulations.
  • Manage and mentor procurement professionals.
  • Establish procurement KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
  • Promote Lean, Six Sigma, and digital procurement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
  • MBA in Operations or Supply Chain preferred.
  • Able to travel up to 20%
  • Professional certifications (CPSM, CIPS, APICS/ASCM) are desirable.

Experience

  • 6 -12 years of procurement experience in energy systems, electrical equipment, automotive, industrial equipment, or high-tech manufacturing.
  • Experience managing global suppliers and cross-functional sourcing projects.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or similar.
  • People management experience.

Technical Competencies

  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Global Supplier Development
  • Commodity Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Cost Analysis & Should-Costing
  • Value Engineering / Value Analysis
  • Supply Risk Management
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Production Planning Support
  • New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Supplier Quality Systems
  • Procurement Analytics
  • ERP & eProcurement Systems

Leadership Competencies

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Acumen
  • Negotiation & Influencing
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Contract Compliance
  • New Supplier Qualification Cycle Time
  • Production Line Stoppages Due to Material Shortages
  • Supplier Risk Mitigation Effectiveness
  • NPI Material Readiness Achievement
Salary Ranges:$155,800.00 - $224,200.00

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