Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Oversee daily purchasing activities, including raw materials, metals, machining components, tooling, and production supplies. Source and purchase materials such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and other specialty metals. Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with suppliers and vendors. Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings. Review purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders based on production requirements. Monitor supplier performance to ensure materials meet quality standards and delivery deadlines. Coordinate with production, engineering, and operations teams to forecast material needs and prevent production delays. Manage inventory levels and ensure adequate stock of raw materials and manufacturing supplies. Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve pricing, quality, and supply chain reliability. Resolve supplier-related issues involving pricing discrepancies, material shortages, quality concerns, and late deliveries. Track purchasing costs, analyze spending trends, and identify opportunities for cost reduction. Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor documentation, and inventory reports. Ensure materials and suppliers meet applicable manufacturing and customer requirements.

Experience in aerospace, defense, or precision machining industries.

Knowledge of material certifications, traceability, and quality requirements.

Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality standards.

Experience sourcing specialty alloys, bar stock, sheet metal, and machined components.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.