Purchasing Manager – Manufacturing

Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing operations supporting aerospace, defense, and manufacturing programs. This role will oversee a team of 3 direct reports and manage strategic sourcing, supplier performance, inventory planning, and procurement execution in a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate combines leadership, ERP/MRP expertise, and strong supplier management capabilities with a proactive, operations‑driven mindset.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a purchasing team of 3 direct reports, driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage end‑to‑end procurement of raw materials (steel, aluminum, plastics, rubber), consumables, and MRO supplies supporting manufacturing operations.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, delivery, and supplier reliability.
• Manage supplier relationships including onboarding, qualification, scorecards, KPI tracking, and corrective actions.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and supplier agreements to support operational and financial objectives.
• Drive supplier performance improvements, shortage mitigation, and recovery plans for critical production needs.
• Leverage ERP/MRP systems to analyze demand, planned orders, inventory levels, and purchasing requirements.
• Convert MRP requirements into procurement strategies and purchase orders aligned with production schedules and inventory targets.
• Review and approve RFQs, supplier selections, and purchase orders while ensuring documentation and traceability compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management teams to support production and new product initiatives.
• Resolve supplier quality issues and non‑conformances through root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA).
• Monitor open orders, supplier delivery performance, and inventory risk to support on‑time manufacturing operations.
• Develop procurement reporting, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain organization.
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and procurement data within ERP systems.

• 8+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain experience within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing buyers, purchasing agents, or procurement teams preferred.
• Strong background in supplier management, strategic sourcing, negotiations, KPI development, and inventory planning.
• Advanced ERP/MRP experience with the ability to interpret and act on system‑driven demand.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO standards, and traceability requirements preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Bachelor's degree, Master’s degree a plus, or direct related experience.

Required.

NO VISA OR SPONSORSHIP WILL BE ACCEPTERD.

$100,000 - $130,000 plus bonus $, medical benefits, 401K, and other excellent benefits.