Top 726 Purchasing occupations Jobs in Lakewood, Ca

Director of Purchasing
Brio Water Technology, Inc. —City of Industry, CA
- $145,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Supply Chain Junior Buyer
GuruNanda LLC —Buena Park, CA
- From $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Product Developer / Sourcing Manager
Ultra Bloom Agency —Costa Mesa, CA
- $50,000 - $80,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Business development
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Purchasing Specialist
JMU DENTAL INC —Fullerton, CA
- $5,000 - $10,000 a month
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Purchasing Buyer
Gibson Homewares —Commerce, CA
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Mid-level
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Buyer
Fry Steel Company —Santa Fe Springs, CA
- $33 - $38 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Office
Procurement Analyst
University of California, Irvine —Orange, CA
- $29.74 - $51.29 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Oracle
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
COP Buyer
Performance Foodservice —City of Industry, CA
- $77,500 - $99,500 a year
- Full-time
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
10d
Product Specialist
TJX Companies —Los Angeles, CA
- $104,800 - $136,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Purchasing Agent
Marriott International, Inc —Anaheim, CA
- $30.86 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Fair chance
- 1 year
1d
Buyer, Distribution Center
Whole Foods Market —Vernon, CA
- $61,152.00 - $104,686.40 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Merchandising
- Research
- Mid-level
- Store discount
- Paid time off
4d
Purchasing Coordinator
Irvine Ranch Water District —Irvine, CA
- $37.37 - $51.14 an hour
- Online Application
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
3d
Purchasing Buyer
Industrial Tectonics Bearings Corp. —Rancho Dominguez, CA
- $35 - $43 an hour
- Word processing
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
Purchasing Buyer
RBC Bearings Incorporated —Compton, CA
- $35 - $43 an hour
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
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Purchasing Coordinator
Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health —Glendale, CA
- $30.78 - $45.78 an hour
- PRN
- Acute care
- Surgery
- Mid-level
9d
Top Stylist Product Coordinator
Neiman Marcus —Los Angeles, CA
- $61,000 - $79,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Inventory management
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
10d
Purchasing Assistant
thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Inc. —Santa Fe Springs, CA
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Email
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Fair chance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Product Category Specialist
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. —Santa Fe Springs, CA
- $70,000 - $79,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Product management
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
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11d
Buyer
AHMC Healthcare —Anaheim, CA
- From $30 an hour
- 1 year
- Entry level
Import Buyer | Anaheim, CA
Bunzl —Anaheim, CA
- $70,304 - $85,000 a year
- Day shift
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director of Purchasing

Brio Water Technology, Inc. -
City of Industry, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$145,000 - $170,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Team leadership
Practicing in a supply chain operations role
Managing procurement teams
Bachelor's degree
Vendor relationship management
Contracts
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Vendor contract management
Global sourcing
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

About the company

Brio Water Technology, a Home Organizers, Inc. company, is a market leading water products brand that has helped millions stay hydrated through its unique and innovative product line. We offer full home water solutions designed to elevate the way people hydrate, combining sophisticated technology with modern, top tier design to deliver exceptional performance, customer satisfaction, and enhanced functionality.

About the role

The Director of Purchasing is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing the organization's procurement strategy, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing the end-to-end purchasing function. This individual will drive cost savings, source new suppliers, ensure supply chain continuity, and align purchasing activities with broader organizational goals. The Director of Purchasing leads a team of procurement professionals and collaborates cross-functionally with Product Development, Finance, Warehousing, and other departments.

What you'll do

Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with organizational objectives and financial targets.
Establish and continuously improve purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
Partner with executive leadership to support long-range planning, budgeting, and capital expenditure decisions.
Drive innovation in procurement processes through technology, automation, and data analytics.

Supplier & Vendor Management

Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Negotiate and administer contracts, pricing agreements, and master service agreements with key vendors.
Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and develop scorecards to track KPIs.
Mitigate supply chain risk through supplier diversification, contingency planning, and risk assessments.

Cost Management & Financial Oversight

Lead cost reduction initiatives and track savings against established targets.
Oversee the annual purchasing budget and provide regular reporting to senior leadership.
Analyze spend data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for consolidation or savings.
Ensure purchasing activities comply with financial controls and audit requirements.
Develop key metrics to rescue expenses and improve effectiveness

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (required).
MBA or advanced degree preferred.
CPSM, CPM, or CSCP certification is a plus.

Experience

Minimum of 10 years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience.
At least 5 years in a managerial or director-level role with direct team oversight.
Demonstrated success negotiating high-value contracts and managing complex supplier relationships.
Experience importing product from Asia and other parts of the world.
Experience in the water industry is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience in spend analysis and budgeting.
Proficiency with ERP systems (Sage, NetSuite, etc.) and procurement platforms.
Proven ability to lead organizational change and drive continuous improvement.
High integrity, with a commitment to ethical sourcing and compliance.
Mandarin proficiency is preferred.

Benefits / Perks

We believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees for a job well done. We offer growth potential for motivated individuals, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation Time
Paid Holidays
and More!

The pay range for this role is:
145,000 - 170,000 USD per year(City of Industry)

Pay: $145,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

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