Procurement Manager Jobs in California
Procurement Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, technology, healthcare systems, and large-scale retail and logistics operations, with openings at every level from junior buyer to director of procurement. The heaviest hiring clusters are in Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Diego, where anchor employers such as Northrop Grumman, Kaiser Permanente, and Apple maintain significant procurement functions. Strategic sourcing, supplier diversity, and technology contract management are the most in-demand specialties across the state right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Position
Job Description:
As a Procurement Manager, you will work in a dynamic global environment where you bring analytical thinking, planning, execution, and focus to the procurement sourcing and delivery capability area. With your strong problem-solving and core procurement skills, you will effectively collaborate with internal procurement (customer relationship management, contracting, solutions, etc.) and business stakeholders to translate business needs into sourcing, spend management activities, and content enhancement. Based on your general procurement and commodity expertise, you ensure the effective and efficient delivery of core procurement services and continuous improvement of automation and content availability. The Delivery capability covers the core procurement activities from category management, strategic and operational sourcing, supplier management, content strategy definition, and execution. This position is part of the Indirect Procurement Delivery team reporting into the Procurement Delivery Lead - R&D.
The Role
As a Procurement Manager, you will be a vital link between business needs and effective procurement execution within a dynamic, global environment. As a Procurement Manager, you will play a variety of roles according to your experience, knowledge, and the general business/team requirements, such as:
- Sourcing Specialist: Conduct market analysis, develop tactical sourcing plans, and lead negotiations for third-party goods and services essential for clinical trials
- Contract Manager: expertise, working with Confidentiality Agreements, Master Agreements, Vendor Agreements. Sourcing subject matter specialist able to develop and implement strategies for Roche stakeholders.
- Procurement manager: delivering and executing sourcing strategies by leveraging spend, category strategy, robust sourcing, negotiation, contracting, supplier management, and project management skills to achieve objectives and key results.
- Business Partner: Collaborate with internal business and procurement teams to translate clinical development demands into actionable spend management and sourcing projects.
- You will work within the broader team and Global Procurement networks and squads to determine the various roles needed to deliver project and foundational work.
This is an onsite role within the South San Francisco Campus. Candidate will be required to work onsite at least 3 days every week.
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
Who You Are
- You hold a bachelors degree, with a business degree preferable. You also have 5+ years of experience in sourcing, contracting, operational efficiency projects, or relevant commodity experience, preferably in the Pharmaceutical industry.
- Knowledge in the Clinical Development and/or Clinical Technologies area (e.g. CRO, IxRS, Patient recruitment, Imaging, Patient questionnaires, licensing etc.)
- The ability to explain general capability area information to others or collect/translate moderate complexity stakeholder requirements in straightforward situations.
- Knowledgeable in procurement systems and operational processes, such as contracting, e-Sourcing, is desired.
- Proven capability in negotiating project budgets and contracts
- You have knowledge and experience in supplier management, contract negotiations, cost optimization, market research & analysis in R&D categories, and understand the related R&D regulations (e.g. GCP).
- You have skills in project management.
- Business level fluency in English.
Nice to Have Skills Required - Technical / Non-Technical
- You strive to act as an enterprise thinker and leverage knowledge and expertise to create solutions for business customers by proactively fostering collaboration, including across the procurement network.
- You are action-oriented and can make decisions and influence others to do the same; you repurpose work and ideas in favor of starting from scratch.
- You work with colleagues across procurement, business, and the broader Roche organization to broaden knowledge and expertise, better understand customer needs, and connect the dots.
Compensation
- The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $102,800.00 - $191,000.00 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
The Position
Job Description:
As a Procurement Manager, you will work in a dynamic global environment where you bring analytical thinking, planning, execution, and focus to the procurement sourcing and delivery capability area. With your strong problem-solving and core procurement skills, you will effectively collaborate with internal procurement (customer relationship management, contracting, solutions, etc.) and business stakeholders to translate business needs into sourcing, spend management activities, and content enhancement. Based on your general procurement and commodity expertise, you ensure the effective and efficient delivery of core procurement services and continuous improvement of automation and content availability. The Delivery capability covers the core procurement activities from category management, strategic and operational sourcing, supplier management, content strategy definition, and execution. This position is part of the Indirect Procurement Delivery team reporting into the Procurement Delivery Lead - R&D.
The Role
As a Procurement Manager, you will be a vital link between business needs and effective procurement execution within a dynamic, global environment. As a Procurement Manager, you will play a variety of roles according to your experience, knowledge, and the general business/team requirements, such as:
- Sourcing Specialist: Conduct market analysis, develop tactical sourcing plans, and lead negotiations for third-party goods and services essential for clinical trials
- Contract Manager: expertise, working with Confidentiality Agreements, Master Agreements, Vendor Agreements. Sourcing subject matter specialist able to develop and implement strategies for Roche stakeholders.
- Procurement manager: delivering and executing sourcing strategies by leveraging spend, category strategy, robust sourcing, negotiation, contracting, supplier management, and project management skills to achieve objectives and key results.
- Business Partner: Collaborate with internal business and procurement teams to translate clinical development demands into actionable spend management and sourcing projects.
- You will work within the broader team and Global Procurement networks and squads to determine the various roles needed to deliver project and foundational work.
This is an onsite role within the South San Francisco Campus. Candidate will be required to work onsite at least 3 days every week.
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
Who You Are
- You hold a bachelors degree, with a business degree preferable. You also have 5+ years of experience in sourcing, contracting, operational efficiency projects, or relevant commodity experience, preferably in the Pharmaceutical industry.
- Knowledge in the Clinical Development and/or Clinical Technologies area (e.g. CRO, IxRS, Patient recruitment, Imaging, Patient questionnaires, licensing etc.)
- The ability to explain general capability area information to others or collect/translate moderate complexity stakeholder requirements in straightforward situations.
- Knowledgeable in procurement systems and operational processes, such as contracting, e-Sourcing, is desired.
- Proven capability in negotiating project budgets and contracts
- You have knowledge and experience in supplier management, contract negotiations, cost optimization, market research & analysis in R&D categories, and understand the related R&D regulations (e.g. GCP).
- You have skills in project management.
- Business level fluency in English.
Nice to Have Skills Required - Technical / Non-Technical
- You strive to act as an enterprise thinker and leverage knowledge and expertise to create solutions for business customers by proactively fostering collaboration, including across the procurement network.
- You are action-oriented and can make decisions and influence others to do the same; you repurpose work and ideas in favor of starting from scratch.
- You work with colleagues across procurement, business, and the broader Roche organization to broaden knowledge and expertise, better understand customer needs, and connect the dots.
Compensation
- The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $102,800.00 - $191,000.00 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Procurement Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon90
- Apple47
- Meta25
- Zoox21
- Rivian17
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software165
- Electronics & Hardware120
- Retail52
- Manufacturing33
- Automotive32
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in procurement manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent procurement certification preferred
- Five or more years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience
- Demonstrated experience managing suppliers and contracts in California's regulated industries
- Proficiency with enterprise procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba or Oracle Procurement Cloud
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing multi-million-dollar vendor agreements
Procurement Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a procurement manager in California?
Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field alongside several years of hands-on sourcing or contract management experience. California does not require a state-issued license to work as a procurement manager, but professional credentials such as the CPSM from the Institute for Supply Management or the CSCP from APICS are widely recognized by California employers and can accelerate career advancement into management roles.
How much do procurement managers make in California?
Procurement managers in California earn a median of about $159,830 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $99,560 for the lowest 10% to over $241,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire procurement managers in California?
Employers hiring procurement managers in California right now include Amazon, Apple, and Meta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of aerospace, technology, and healthcare employers means procurement roles here often require category expertise in complex, regulated supply chains.
Which California cities have the most procurement manager jobs?
San Francisco, San Jose, and Sunnyvale account for the largest concentration of procurement manager openings in California. Los Angeles and San Diego draw heavily from aerospace, defense, and healthcare employers, while San Jose sits at the center of Silicon Valley's technology supply chains, which explains why even mid-size cities in the Bay Area generate consistent procurement hiring activity.
Are there remote procurement manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many comparable management roles. About 11% of procurement manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves vendor negotiations, contract review, and data analysis that can be done without being on-site. Supplier audits, warehouse evaluations, and on-boarding new vendors often still require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a procurement manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a purchasing coordinator or junior buyer role, which large California employers in healthcare, defense contracting, and retail operations post regularly. Institutions such as Kaiser Permanente and county government agencies across Los Angeles and the Bay Area frequently bring in candidates through associate procurement or contract specialist positions. Earning an entry-level APICS CSCP certification and building Excel or ERP system skills gives candidates a meaningful edge when competing for those openings.
Where can I find and apply to procurement manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to procurement manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search by city or specialty to narrow results to roles that match your experience level and industry background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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