Manufacturing Purchasing & Supply Chain Specialist

DMR Technologies | Lafayette, Louisiana

DMR Technologies is a growing advanced drone manufacturer and research company based in Lafayette, Louisiana. We are looking for a Manufacturing Purchasing & Supply Chain Specialist to help strengthen our domestic manufacturing operation through technical sourcing, supplier development, component localization, and hands-on purchasing.

Job Type: Full-time

Location:

Lafayette, Louisiana

Work Environment:
Manufacturing / Office / Supplier-Facing

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

• Source and purchase mechanical, electrical, electronic, structural, and other manufacturing components
• Develop and manage relationships with domestic and international suppliers and manufacturers
• Review existing components, parts, assemblies, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to identify sourcing opportunities
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and part requirements
• Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to identify equivalent or improved components
• Obtain and compare vendor quotes, lead times, MOQs, quality requirements, and commercial terms
• Identify opportunities to localize components and reduce reliance on overseas suppliers
• Research and qualify new domestic suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Translate technical requirements into clear RFQs and supplier specifications
• Evaluate whether vendors can manufacture components to required specifications, tolerances, quality standards, and volumes
• Assist with component redesign or substitution when parts are difficult to source, costly, or have extended lead times
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, pricing, and component information
• Monitor purchase orders, delivery schedules, shortages, and supplier performance
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, inventory, and leadership to resolve supply chain issues
• Identify cost reduction, lead-time reduction, and supply continuity opportunities
• Help establish a scalable purchasing and supply chain process as DMR's manufacturing operation grows

• Experience in manufacturing purchasing, procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or strategic sourcing
• Experience sourcing components for a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical components
• Ability to communicate technical requirements effectively to suppliers
• Experience evaluating vendors based on capability, quality, cost, lead time, and capacity
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work directly with engineers, technicians, manufacturers, and leadership
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to get into the details of a component or manufacturing problem

• Experience with BOMs, RFQs, ERP systems, MRP systems, or manufacturing inventory systems
• Experience with component localization or domestic supplier development
• Manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, agricultural equipment, robotics, electronics, drone, or other advanced manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with CAD drawings, GD&T, machining, fabrication, injection molding, CNC manufacturing, sheet metal, PCB/electronics, or similar manufacturing processes
• Experience sourcing components from both domestic and international suppliers
• Technical degree, manufacturing experience, or equivalent hands-on experience

We need someone who can look at a component and ask:
Can we source this better? Can we make this domestically? Can another supplier build it? Can we reduce the cost…