Sourcer Jobs in South San Francisco, CA

A Sourcer in the logistics industry plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the supply chain. Their job involves identifying, evaluating and securing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships to maximize value and ensure the continual availability of goods and services. They work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including operations, procurement, and finance, to align sourcing strategies with the company's overall objectives. Sourcers are also responsible for monitoring market trends, researching potential suppliers, and conducting risk assessments to avoid disruption in the supply chain.

Sourcers need excellent negotiation, analytical, and project management skills. They should also be proficient in using logistics and supply chain software. A bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or a related field is typically required, and certifications such as the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Sourcer, a person might have roles such as a Procurement Analyst, Purchasing Agent, or Supply Chain Coordinator. These positions provide valuable experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and logistics, which are all important aspects of the Sourcer's role.

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Prepared Foods Order Writer (Deli / Culinary - Buyer / Inventory Replenishment) - Full Time

  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Orders, replenishes and merchandises prepared foods products and participates in regional programs for purchasing and promotions. Monitors inventory control and replenishes product. Assists in...

Supply Chain Operations Specialist IV

  • Alameda, CA (11 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alameda, CA (11 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Utilize databases, logs, and other sources to locate and verify information; information is usually operational in nature, standard to complex....

Prepared Foods Order Writer (Deli / Culinary - Buyer / Inventory Replenishment)

  • Hayward, CA (18 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (18 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Orders, replenishes and merchandises prepared foods products and participates in regional programs for purchasing and promotions. Monitors inventory control and replenishes product. Assists in...

Hardware Procurement Specialist

  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Advanced experience with Excel formulas, SQL queries, and analytics Direct experience with hardware sourcing and procurement Previous Meta Experience, or experience in a comparable role for an enterprise...

Purchasing Agent

  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing and procurement for the various design products and services we source....

Supply Chain & Procurement Assistant Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA (21 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (21 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Relationship Management Demonstrated success in a metrics-oriented environment and an ability to create, track, analyze and report out on metrics Experience in using software tools for Procurement...

Prepared Foods Order Writer (Deli / Culinary - Buyer / Inventory Replenishment) - Full Time

  • Berkeley, CA (16 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (16 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Orders, replenishes and merchandises prepared foods products and participates in regional programs for purchasing and promotions. Monitors inventory control and replenishes product. Assists in...

Procurement Specialist

  • Alameda, CA (11 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (11 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 13 days ago

First line responder; pivots between strategy, operations and transactional sourcing....

Procurement Specialist New

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 22 days ago

Maintain and e new relationships with vendors, suppliers, and potentially alternative sources of inventory. Assist in the process for the disposition of surplus inventory....

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

  • San Mateo, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, serving as the primary point of contact for strategic sourcing matters....

College Contracts & Procurement Specialist

  • Hayward, CA (18 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (18 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Salary and Benefits PLEASE NOTE: The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $3,879.00 per month to $5,683.00 per month. Cal...

Technical Sourcer - Contract

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

What You'll Bring 2+ years of technical recruiting/sourcing experience with a desire to develop into a world-class Sourcer A true passion for tools, automation, efficiency, documentation and getting...

Materials Buyer and Planner

  • Burlingame, CA (6 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (6 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Description Xona is building the next generation of satellite navigation - a high-performance, resilient alternative to GPS powered by a commercial constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO)...

Sr Strategic Sourcing Analyst

  • Oakland, CA (13 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (13 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst executes sourcing projects and supports sub-category sourcing strategies within one or more spend categories in support of Radius Recycling and its subsidiaries...

Procurement Administrator I

  • San Carlos, CA (14 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (14 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Procurement Administrator I Salary $76,434.00 - $114,651.00 Annually Location San Carlos, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2025-00196 Division Finance Department Contracts & Procurement Opening...

Demographic Data for South San Francisco, CA

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Salary for Sourcer Jobs in South San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sourcers in South San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.7%
Master's Degree
17.4%
High School or GED
15.3%
Associate's Degree
11.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.8%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sourcers in South San Francisco, CA
4-6 years
42.9%
2-4 years
23.8%
6-8 years
19.0%
8-10 years
9.5%
1-2 years
4.8%


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