Procurement Specialist

Description

Q Microwave, a leader in the precision RF manufacturing, design and manufacture of cutting-edge military and defense microwave solutions, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our entrepreneurial, collaborative, and fast-paced team located in El Cajon, CA. Q Microwave is recognized for its advanced capabilities in RF filtering and custom RF subassemblies - technologies that require deep technical knowledge and a passion for precision.

Our fully vertically integrated facility in San Diego enables close collaboration between design and manufacturing, ensuring unmatched quality and performance in RF product development. As a part of Amphenol’s global network of over 130 business units, Q Microwave operates with the technical focus and agility of a specialized design center while leveraging the strength, stability, and resources of one of the world’s largest interconnect solution providers

• Review MRP/ERP demand and generate purchase requisitions based on work orders, production schedules, inventory levels, and lead times. prioritize purchasing activities; issue accurate purchase orders and obtain supplier confirmations in a timely manner.
• Negotiate price, lead time, quantities, and commercial terms with vendors
• Manage open purchase orders and supplier follow-up to expedite, de-expedite, reschedule, cancel, or adjust orders based on business needs.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while managing supplier performance, AVL records, and cross-functional coordination with Quality and Engineering to ensure delivery, quality, responsiveness, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor and mitigate supplier risk by addressing late deliveries, quality issues, shortages, and nonconforming material; lead recovery actions, corrective actions, and alternate-source strategies to protect supply continuity.
• Support applicable AS9100, customer, export-control, cybersecurity, counterfeit-part, and supplier flow-down requirements in coordination with Quality and Compliance.
• Work with Stockroom and Shipping & Receiving to resolve receipt, inspection, quantity, documentation, and dock-to-stock issues.
• Analyze spend, purchase-price variance, lead-time, supplier performance, expedite activity, and inventory exposure to identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in daily operating reviews, shortage meetings, supplier reviews, inventory initiatives, and continuous-improvement activities.

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor's degree/Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or strategic-buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage purchase orders from requisition through receipt, including supplier confirmations, expedites, reschedules, and issue resolution.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, inventory fundamentals, production planning interfaces, and supplier performance management.
• Strong Excel skills, including filtering, pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and clear reporting.
• Ability to access export-controlled information when required by the position, subject to applicable laws and company authorization processes.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of ERP MRP systems, DBA or EVO DBA preferred.
• Procurement experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, RF/microwave, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with AS9100, FAR/DFARS flow-downs, ITAR/EAR considerations, counterfeit-part prevention, and supplier quality requirements.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM, or related supply-chain certification.
• Effective written and verbal communication driving collaboration and teamwork throughout the organization

• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs. of test equipment with assistance.
• Fast-paced environment with frequent interaction with supervisors.
• Comfortable working on your feet in a production environment.

• Work in a collaborative environment with growth opportunities.
• Be part of a supportive team focused on quality and efficiency.
• The work Schedule is a Standard 9/80 @ 7am-4:30pm. With every other Friday off.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

This position is an excellent opportunity for…