Purchasing Manager

Reata Engineering & Machine Works, Inc. (“Reata”), a state-of-the‑art contract manufacturer specializing in comprehensive machining and assembly services, is seeking a Purchasing Manager. This position is responsible for all purchasing activities across raw materials, machined components, and outside processing services in support of our precision manufacturing operations.

This is a hands‑on, individual contributor role. The Purchasing Manager owns the full procurement function and serves as the primary point of contact for all supplier relationships.

The Purchasing Manager ensures materials and outside services are sourced competitively, delivered on time, and compliant with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, AS9100:2016, and ITAR requirements. This role combines strategic sourcing, vendor negotiation, and daily PO execution. The Purchasing Manager directly impacts gross margin, cash flow, and customer delivery performance.

Our Purchasing Manager must possess strong procurement capabilities tailored to a high‑tech CNC machining environment. Candidates must demonstrate:

• Strong ERP and MRP‑driven purchasing experience
• Experience sourcing raw materials (aluminum, stainless, specialty alloys, etc.)
• Experience procuring outside machining and processing (plating, anodize, heat treat, coatings, passivation, etc.)
• Ability to negotiate pricing, lead times, and payment terms
• Strong understanding of aerospace, medical, and defense compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and material specifications
• Experience managing vendor OTD performance
• Strong Excel and cost analysis skills
• Excellent communication and vendor relationship management skills

Our Purchasing Manager embodies the following traits:

• Strong ownership mindset
• Commercially disciplined and margin-focused
• Organized and process-driven
• Proactive communicator
• Calm and decisive under supply chain pressure
• Detail‑oriented and documentation‑focused
• Collaborative across production, engineering, quality, and finance

• Establish and maintain supplier relationships
• Source and qualify new vendors
• Maintain approved supplier list
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and payment terms
• Manage vendor performance and accountability

• Create and manage all purchase orders for:
  • Raw materials
  • Outside machining
  • Outside processing
  • Subcontracted services
• Ensure POs reflect correct revisions, certifications, and compliance requirements
• Obtain and track vendor acknowledgements

• Monitor open PO status daily
• Expedite critical materials
• Track and report supplier on‑time delivery
• Resolve shortages and late deliveries

• Perform competitive bid comparisons
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Support quoting team with current supplier pricing
• Analyze material pricing trends
• Support working capital and inventory discipline

• Maintain accurate vendor and pricing data in ERP
• Ensure traceability and certification documentation
• Support AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and ITAR compliance

• Review production schedule and material demand
• Identify upcoming material and processing requirements

• Generate purchase orders
• Confirm acknowledgements and delivery dates
• Update ERP with confirmed dates

• Follow up on critical materials
• Communicate proactively with vendors
• Escalate supply risks internally

• Address shortages, discrepancies, or nonconforming materials
• Coordinate with Quality and Production as needed

• Review open PO report
• Confirm next‑day priorities
• Update ERP notes and vendor communications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred)
• 5+ years purchasing experience in manufacturing
• Strong ERP/MRP experience
• Experience negotiating pricing and supplier terms
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or semiconductor industries
• Familiarity with AS9100 environments
• Experience managing outside…