What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Purchasing & Procurement Specialist position at Express Employment Professionals San Diego?
📍 El Cajon & Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA
💰 $75,000–$90,000 annually | BOE | Full-Time
Are you a skilled purchasing professional who knows how to negotiate a great deal, build strong supplier relationships, and keep operations running smoothly?
We're looking for a Senior Purchasing & Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing and purchasing activities in a technical manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to combine strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and hands-on procurement while making a meaningful impact on cost, inventory, and operational performance.
- Source and purchase industrial automation equipment, electronic components, and manufacturing materials.
- Identify and develop relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and brokers.
- Research market pricing, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate competitive purchasing terms.
- Manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, expediting, and supplier issue resolution.
- Identify cost savings, alternative sources, and opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency.
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to support operational needs.
- 5 years of purchasing, procurement, buying, or sourcing experience.
- Manufacturing, industrial automation, electronics, or technical purchasing experience.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and ERP/MRP or inventory management systems.
- A proactive, organized professional who takes ownership and follows through.
Experience with industrial automation brands, surplus equipment, aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing is a plus.
✔ Competitive salary of $75K–$90K
✔ An opportunity to influence sourcing strategies and cost savings
✔ A hands-on role with supplier relationships and cross-functional collaboration
Interested in taking the next step in your purchasing career?
Apply today or reach out directly to learn more!
Gina Severson-Leon
Operations Manager
gina.severson-leon@expresspros.com
858-674-3676
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000