Purchasing Manager

PURCHASING MANAGER

Summary: Strategic Manger responsible for purchasing department. Supervises staff tobuy the best quality equipment, goods and services for the organization at the most competitive prices. Must have experience buying electronic components or working for a contract manufacturer in the electronics field.

Candidates must be U.S. Persons as defined in the ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, & train a team of buyers who perform front-end purchasing
• Manages procurement of all materials & services for the organization
• Manages the current supplier base, including the sourcing of new & alternative vendors & suppliers; domestic & overseas
• Oversees supplier initial qualification & re-evaluation
• Handles all aspects of sourcing & negotiating vendor contracts & establishing agreements
• Drives cost reduction, inventory stocking programs, & other improvements related to the supplier base.
• Responsible for related quality objectives
• Establish & monitor all purchasing policies, procedures, work instructions, & records within his areas of responsibility
• Hires & trains buyers to help ensure their competence

• Adhere to established company policies & procedures paying special attention to safety regulations
• Perform other related duties as appropriately assigned or requested

Information/Directions From:

• Quality Manual
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Departmental Work Instructions
• Arc-Tronics, Inc. Employee Policy Manual

Job Qualifications Requirements:

Knowledge/Skills/Certifications/Training:

• An experienced purchaser with appropriate industry experience
• An energetic & creative team player with high ethical standards & an appropriate professional image
• Ability to relate to people at all levels of an organization
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• An excellent negotiator

Education/Experience Required:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 10 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience

EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled or EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person