Purchasing Manager

EnerSys Advanced Systems (EAS) is a specialized division of EnerSys—a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. EAS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries . As we continue to grow, we’re looking for individuals who share a passion for these industries and want to be part of an innovative, dynamic team.

Certain positions at EnerSys Advanced Systems require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. government security regulations. Candidates for these positions should be a “U.S. Person” under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.

What We Offer:

• Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
• Financial & Career Growth – Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level
• Innovative Culture – We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees’ skills and career development.

At EAS, we don’t just build batteries – we power systems and devices that protect not only individual citizens but communities across the world.

If you’re excited about working in an innovative, fast-paced, high-tech environment, where your contributions make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Purpose

Ensures a reliable, compliant, and cost-effective supply of materials for plant operations. Responsibilities include executing purchase orders, managing supplier performance and AS9100/ISO 13485 requirements, maintaining the Approved Supplier List (ASL), monitoring inventory and material availability, supporting audits and proposal costing, developing alternate sources of supply, maintaining accurate ERP transactions, and resolving cost, quality, delivery, and supply-chain issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes purchase orders and ensures appropriate quality, technical, regulatory, customer, and record-retention requirements are flowed down to suppliers. 
• Monitors material inventory, demand, lead times, and supplier commitments to maintain continuity of supply and mitigate shortages.
• Monitors supplier performance KPIs, including quality and on-time delivery, and initiates corrective actions and escalations as required. 
• Maintains purchasing and supplier-control processes in accordance with the site's AS9100 and ISO 13485 certified Quality Management System and applicable customer requirements. 
• Supports AS9100, ISO 13485, customer, internal, and other quality/compliance audits, including preparation and retrieval of purchasing and supplier records.
• Develops ROM material cost estimates and supplier quotations in support of proposals and new business opportunities.
• Supports new supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, and approval, and maintains the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Supports physical inventory activities, inventory reconciliation, and resolution of material discrepancies.
• Executes accurate purchasing transactions within the plant ERP system.
• Identifies and develops new and alternate sources of supply to improve capacity, mitigate supply-chain risk, support cost objectives, and reduce single-source dependencies.
• Partners with Quality, Operations, Engineering, Planning, and Finance to resolve supplier, material, cost, and delivery issues. 
• Management of up to two inventory and production control associates.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required, with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain management, or a related manufacturing environment. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Operations preferred. 
• Language Skills:
  • Must be able to effectively communicate direction and training both verbally and in writing.
• Mathematical Skills:
  • Ability to solve basic to moderately difficult calculations and analyze data.
• Reasoning Ability:
  • Must be able to make sound business decisions based on available information and facts.
• Computer Skills:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365. Knowledge of Baan ERP is preferred. 

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.