Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Manager

A leading U.S. manufacturer is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations.

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, ensuring uninterrupted material availability, and driving cost savings while maintaining the highest standards of quality and delivery. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Finance to support production schedules and business objectives.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong background in manufacturing procurement, strategic sourcing, inventory management, and supplier development. Experience in printed circuit board (PCB & PCBA), electronics, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all purchasing and procurement activities to ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply of materials, equipment, and services.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies that align with company goals and production requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and supplier agreements to maximize value while minimizing risk.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance through key metrics, including quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to forecast material requirements and support manufacturing schedules.
• Manage inventory levels to balance material availability with inventory investment.
• Identify and implement cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Resolve supplier quality, delivery, and capacity issues while ensuring minimal impact to production.
• Source and qualify new suppliers to strengthen the supply chain and reduce risk.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory requirements, including ITAR where applicable.
• Analyze purchasing data, market trends, and supplier performance to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop purchasing team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process improvements.
• Prepare and present purchasing metrics, cost-saving initiatives, and supplier performance reports to leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within PCB manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industry strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier contracts and managing strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, inventory control, forecasting, and production planning.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience purchasing materials used in PCB fabrication or electronics manufacturing assembly.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting ITAR-regulated manufacturing operations.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or APICS/ASCM are a plus.

What We're Looking For:

• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams.
• Exceptional negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Data-driven decision-maker with excellent business acumen.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and delivering measurable results.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $110,000 – $140,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, plus bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.

Confidential Search:

This is a confidential search. Company information will be shared with selected candidates during the interview process. All inquiries, applications, and discussions will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.

We are a well-established U.S. manufacturing company with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality products to customers across highly regulated industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and commercial markets. Our organization is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement while investing in our people and technology. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join our leadership team at our corporate headquarters in Aurora, Colorado.

Company Description

We are a well-established U.S. manufacturing company with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality products to customers across highly regulated industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and commercial markets. Our organization is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement while investing in our people and technology. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join our leadership team at our corporate headquarters in Aurora, Colorado.