Purchasing Manager

Purchasing ManagerJoin an established aerospace firm with over 80 years of history as a Purchasing Manager. In this role, you will supervise a team of up to four employees and work onsite from Monday to Friday, with a shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and development in a leadership capacity from day one.ResponsibilitiesResearch, evaluate, and select vendors based on price, quality, reliability, and delivery speed.Build and maintain long-term vendor relationships.Negotiate favorable contract terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers.Monitor inventory levels, forecast future supply needs, and prevent stockouts or excess waste.Hire, train, and supervise purchasing agents, buyers, and department staff.Manage procurement budgets, analyze financial reports, and identify cost-saving opportunities.Essential Skills5-15 years of purchasing experience, preferably in aerospace/manufacturing.Proficiency in vendor management, negotiation, and procurement.Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including vlookups and pivot tables.Experience with purchasing, procurement, and purchase orders.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with Visual MFG software or other ERP systems.Experience in data analysis and customer service.Familiarity with schematics and buying/ordering processes.Work EnvironmentThe role is set in an aerospace machine shop environment. While you will primarily work in an office space, you will occasionally need to visit the shop floor to ask questions and gather information. The position requires working onsite during the specified shift hours.We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:Medical, Dental & Vision401(k)/RothBasic/Supplemental Life & AD&DShort and long-term disabilityHSA & DCFSATransportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany Paid Time off or State Sick LeaveJob Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $81000.00 - $107000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual is valued, not just a number. Our competitive benefits package includes: 100% employer-paid medical insurance Vision coverage Paid time off (PTO) 401(k) program Annual BonusWorkplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.