Purchasing Manager

Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Purchasing Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the procurement process, ensuring that all purchasing activities align with company goals and budgetary constraints. This role requires strong negotiation skills and a thorough understanding of supply chain management to effectively manage vendor relationships and optimize inventory levels. RESPONSIBILITIES Ensures 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. Duties Manage a team of buyers/planners to ensure all products and materials are purchased and received to support successful delivery of products. Negotiate contracts and place purchase orders as needed, to support the organization’s delivery and cost goals/objectives. Create a system to ensure that the Planning Group and manufacturing is properly supported and kept well informed of material issues. Ensure 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. Create a proactive system to ensure all materials are received on time from suppliers and service providers. Ensure materials purchased do not exceed standard and quoted costs. Develop and support the Supply Base Management System. Develop relations with key suppliers while improving terms and conditions to AE. Provide support to the Sales Department by providing accurate and timely quote data for new jobs. Maintain accurate standard cost, material lead times, supplier data and all other necessary data in the ERP database required to support MRP. Support the implementation and continual improvements required to maintain AS9100, Lean Manufacturing and Job Costing as they apply to the department. Ensure all history of P.O.s, contracts and quotations are properly maintained. Ensure month end closing is properly performed and completed in a timely manner to support the Accounting Department. Ensure all departmental processes and personnel are being measured on critical metrics that impact performance. QUALITY & PERFORMANCE Performance 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. REQUIRED SKILLS & EDUCATION To perform the job successfully this individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Thorough understanding and extensive work experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Thorough understanding and extensive work experience in Purchasing and supplier development Thorough understanding and extensive work experience in Inventory Management and analysis Effective written and verbal communication ability Well-developed interpersonal skills Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful and mature Prior Management/Supervisory experience is highly desired Must demonstrate proficiency in software applications such as MS Word, MS Outlook and MS Excel. Self-motivated, organized and efficient in time-management Comply with company policies and safety regulations Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience. Epicor Kinetics ERP experience a plus. Physical Requirements The position requires a great deal of sitting, standing, walking around, and occasionally lifting of parts up to 15 pounds in weight. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Weekends as needed Experience: Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required) Lean manufacturing: 3 years (Required) Negotiation: 3 years (Required) Microsoft Word: 1 year (Required) Purchasing: 5 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: San Jose, CA 95119 (Required) Ability to Relocate: San Jose, CA 95119: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person