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This role requires strong negotiation skills and a thorough understanding of supply chain management to effectively manage vendor relationships and optimize inventory levels.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nEnsures all materials are properly purchased and scheduled to meet internal and external customer requirements as well as maintains an accurate part maintenance database and vendor management system.\nDuties\nManage a team of buyers/planners to ensure all products and materials are purchased and received to support successful delivery of products.\nNegotiate contracts and place purchase orders as needed, to support the organization’s delivery and cost goals/objectives.\nCreate a system to ensure that the Planning Group and manufacturing is properly supported and kept well informed of material issues.\nEnsure that all P.O.s are accurate and materials are purchased in the most cost effective, timely manner and approve P.O.s up to the authorized dollar amount.\nCreate a proactive system to ensure all materials are received on time from suppliers and service providers.\nEnsure materials purchased do not exceed standard and quoted costs.\nDevelop and support the Supply Base Management System.\nDevelop relations with key suppliers while improving terms and conditions to AE.\nProvide support to the Sales Department by providing accurate and timely quote data for new jobs.\nMaintain accurate standard cost, material lead times, supplier data and all other necessary data in the ERP database required to support MRP.\nSupport the implementation and continual improvements required to maintain AS9100, Lean Manufacturing and Job Costing as they apply to the department.\nEnsure all history of P.O.s, contracts and quotations are properly maintained.\nEnsure month end closing is properly performed and completed in a timely manner to support the Accounting Department.\nEnsure all departmental processes and personnel are being measured on critical metrics that impact performance.\nQUALITY & PERFORMANCE\nPerformance metrics for this position are determined by the following: Supplier On-Time Delivery Performance, Supplier Quality Performance, Buyer execution to requirements and planned changes to MRP.\nREQUIRED SKILLS & EDUCATION\nTo perform the job successfully this individual should demonstrate the following competencies:\nThorough understanding and extensive work experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP)\nThorough understanding and extensive work experience in Purchasing and supplier development\nThorough understanding and extensive work experience in Inventory Management and analysis\nEffective written and verbal communication ability\nWell-developed interpersonal skills\nAbility to get along with diverse personalities, tactful and mature\nPrior Management/Supervisory experience is highly desired\nMust demonstrate proficiency in software applications such as MS Word, MS Outlook and MS Excel.\nSelf-motivated, organized and efficient in time-management\nComply with company policies and safety regulations\nFour-year college degree or equivalent work experience.\nEpicor Kinetics ERP experience a plus.\nPhysical Requirements\nThe position requires a great deal of sitting, standing, walking around, and occasionally lifting of parts up to 15 pounds in weight.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nWeekends as needed\nExperience:\nMicrosoft Excel: 3 years (Required)\nLean manufacturing: 3 years (Required)\nNegotiation: 3 years (Required)\nMicrosoft Word: 1 year (Required)\nPurchasing: 5 years (Preferred)\nAbility to Commute:\nSan Jose, CA 95119 (Required)\nAbility to Relocate:\nSan Jose, CA 95119: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Appliedengineering","rawCompany":"appliedengineering","city":"San Jose","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T21:09:24.595Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"}],"industries":[{"code":"423840","title":"Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"423830","title":"Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-machinery-and-equipment-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Purchasing Manager","description":"Overview\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Purchasing Manager to join our team. 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This role requires strong negotiation skills and a thorough understanding of supply chain management to effectively manage vendor relationships and optimize inventory levels.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nEnsures all materials are properly purchased and scheduled to meet internal and external customer requirements as well as maintains an accurate part maintenance database and vendor management system.\nDuties\nManage a team of buyers/planners to ensure all products and materials are purchased and received to support successful delivery of products.\nNegotiate contracts and place purchase orders as needed, to support the organization’s delivery and cost goals/objectives.\nCreate a system to ensure that the Planning Group and manufacturing is properly supported and kept well informed of material issues.\nEnsure that all P.O.s are accurate and materials are purchased in the most cost effective, timely manner and approve P.O.s up to the authorized dollar amount.\nCreate a proactive system to ensure all materials are received on time from suppliers and service providers.\nEnsure materials purchased do not exceed standard and quoted costs.\nDevelop and support the Supply Base Management System.\nDevelop relations with key suppliers while improving terms and conditions to AE.\nProvide support to the Sales Department by providing accurate and timely quote data for new jobs.\nMaintain accurate standard cost, material lead times, supplier data and all other necessary data in the ERP database required to support MRP.\nSupport the implementation and continual improvements required to maintain AS9100, Lean Manufacturing and Job Costing as they apply to the department.\nEnsure all history of P.O.s, contracts and quotations are properly maintained.\nEnsure month end closing is properly performed and completed in a timely manner to support the Accounting Department.\nEnsure all departmental processes and personnel are being measured on critical metrics that impact performance.\nQUALITY & PERFORMANCE\nPerformance metrics for this position are determined by the following: Supplier On-Time Delivery Performance, Supplier Quality Performance, Buyer execution to requirements and planned changes to MRP.\nREQUIRED SKILLS & EDUCATION\nTo perform the job successfully this individual should demonstrate the following competencies:\nThorough understanding and extensive work experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP)\nThorough understanding and extensive work experience in Purchasing and supplier development\nThorough understanding and extensive work experience in Inventory Management and analysis\nEffective written and verbal communication ability\nWell-developed interpersonal skills\nAbility to get along with diverse personalities, tactful and mature\nPrior Management/Supervisory experience is highly desired\nMust demonstrate proficiency in software applications such as MS Word, MS Outlook and MS Excel.\nSelf-motivated, organized and efficient in time-management\nComply with company policies and safety regulations\nFour-year college degree or equivalent work experience.\nEpicor Kinetics ERP experience a plus.\nPhysical Requirements\nThe position requires a great deal of sitting, standing, walking around, and occasionally lifting of parts up to 15 pounds in weight.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nWeekends as needed\nExperience:\nMicrosoft Excel: 3 years (Required)\nLean manufacturing: 3 years (Required)\nNegotiation: 3 years (Required)\nMicrosoft Word: 1 year (Required)\nPurchasing: 5 years (Preferred)\nAbility to Commute:\nSan Jose, CA 95119 (Required)\nAbility to Relocate:\nSan Jose, CA 95119: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-04-12T21:09:24.595Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T21:09:24.595Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Appliedengineering","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"San Jose","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"71c5b32ce15549f761e58cc5"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/71c5b32ce15549f761e58cc5"}}