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Fabcon

Director of Purchasing

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$130K/yr

Own end-to-end procurement strategy for raw materials (cold-rolled/hot-rolled steel, aluminum, stainless), hardware, finishing (powder coat, plating), and outside services (laser cutting, welding ...

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Rivian

Lead Global Supply Manager - ECU

Irvine, CA · On-site

Role Summary The Rivian Supply Chain team is looking for highly motivated and strategic purchasing leaders to bring Rivian's engineered products to life. As a Lead Global Supply Manager, you are an ...

Rivian

Lead Global Supply Manager - Battery

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Role Summary The Rivian Supply Chain team is looking for highly motivated and strategic purchasing leaders to bring Rivian's engineered products to life. As a Lead Global Supply Manager, you are an ...

Rivian

Lead Global Supply Manager - Battery

Irvine, CA · On-site

$137K - $172K/yr

Role Summary The Rivian Supply Chain team is looking for highly motivated and strategic purchasing leaders to bring Rivian's engineered products to life. As a Lead Global Supply Manager, you are an ...

Rivian

Lead Global Supply Manager - Battery

Irvine, CA · On-site

$137K - $172K/yr

Role Summary The Rivian Supply Chain team is looking for highly motivated and strategic purchasing leaders to bring Rivian's engineered products to life. As a Lead Global Supply Manager, you are an ...

Masimo

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect

Irvine, CA · On-site

$138K - $179K/yr

Job Summary As the Manager of Strategic Sourcing (Indirect), you will be a key leader in driving ... Proven track record of guiding, mentoring, and overseeing decentralized or global purchasing teams ...

Masimo

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect

Irvine, CA · On-site

$138K - $179K/yr

Job Summary As the Manager of Strategic Sourcing (Indirect), you will be a key leader in driving ... purchasing behaviors, manage PO creation, and effectively control tail spend. • Supplier ...

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How much do strategic purchasing jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for strategic purchasing in Riverside, CA is $87,247.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $89,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Strategic Purchasing vs Purchasing Agent?

AspectStrategic PurchasingPurchasing Agent
Primary FocusLong-term supplier relationships and cost strategiesDay-to-day procurement of goods and services
ResponsibilitiesSupplier negotiations, contract management, sourcing strategiesOrder placement, vendor communication, order tracking
Required SkillsNegotiation, market analysis, strategic planningVendor management, communication, organization
Work EnvironmentCorporate procurement departments, manufacturing firmsWarehouses, retail stores, manufacturing sites

While both roles involve procurement, Strategic Purchasing focuses on long-term sourcing strategies and supplier relationships, whereas Purchasing Agents handle the operational aspects of procurement, such as order placement and vendor communication. Understanding these differences helps organizations optimize their procurement processes effectively.

What does a strategic purchasing do?

A strategic purchasing professional is responsible for planning and managing the procurement of goods and services to meet organizational goals. They analyze market trends, negotiate contracts, and develop sourcing strategies to optimize costs and quality. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of supply chain management are essential in this role.

What is the highest position in strategic purchasing?

The highest position in strategic purchasing is typically the Director of Procurement or Chief Procurement Officer (CPO). These roles oversee the entire procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and purchasing policies at an organizational level, often reporting to executive leadership. They require strong leadership, negotiation skills, and experience in supply chain management and strategic sourcing.

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Purchasing Agent Needed - Close to Home - Retail/Wholesale

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.

Corona, CA • On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

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Key responsibilities

  • Order inventory from vendors and secure shipping arrival times.

  • Manage inventory levels by placing timely orders and updating parts pricing in the ERP system.

  • Work with vendors, warehouse, and accounting to ensure effective purchase order management and timely delivery of parts.

Aircraft Spruce rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Aircraft Spruce and Specialty has been in business since 1965 and is the largest distributor of small aircraft parts in the US. You will be supporting our 8 distributions centers located across North America.


We offer a full compliment of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Paid Time Off. Following 1 year of employment you are eligible to participate in our 401k plan!


Job Responsibilities

  • Manage inventory, maintain proper inventory by placing orders in a timely fashion.
  • Order inventory from vendors/suppliers and secure shipping arrival times.
  • Update parts pricing as needed based on vendor price sheets.
  • Manage parts and product descriptions in ERP system to ensure effective and accurate information for customers and warehouse management.
  • Work closely with vendors/supplies to ensure purchase orders and back orders are effectively managed to minimize supply chain issues.
  • Buy product by evaluating forecasted needs while considering total cost including freight.
  • Build partnerships and work closely with assigned vendors to obtain optimum results for the account.
  • Work with warehouse to ensure accurate delivery of the timely restocking of parts/supplies for distribution to customers.
  • Work with accounting and vendors to troubleshoot any deviations for purchase orders.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
  • Manager may assign additional responsibilities.


Job Requirements:

  • Some College Coursework in Supply Chain Management or minimum two years in purchasing, bookkeeping, or accounting position.
  • Excellent verbal and written English business communication skills; Able to communicate as well with the written word as with the spoken.  Additional languages a plus!
  • Good mathematical and analytical skills including cost analysis.
  • Ability to comprehend accounting processes, office management, and purchasing procedures including practices, methods and terminology.
  • Proven purchasing/reasoning skills related to small/large parts, OEM vendors as well as strategic logistics management.
  • Outstanding organizational skills including the ability to prioritize tasks/projects; knows when to push back and/or ask for help.
  • Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite.
  • Thorough understanding of Microsoft Office products including excellent skills with Outlook, Excel and Word.

Company Description

Aircraft Spruce/Aero Performance are the leading distributor/retailer for almost all major aviation products manufacturers. We provide a complete selection of OEM and PMA parts to OEM's, FBOs, MRO's, Airlines, corporate operators, flight schools, Military, and Government customers nationwide. With over 60 years of experience in the aviation market, Aircraft Spruce/Aero Performance gives our customers the confidence that the parts they need will be delivered to their facility on time and competitively priced.

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