Senior Purchasing Manager

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Location:

Melville, NY – Salary: $140,000-$160,000 per year

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the manufacturing team to achieve production targets.
• Manage team of Buyers; develop team chemistry and set up development/training opportunities.
• Review and examine purchase requisitions for proper descriptions, part numbers, specifications, etc., and place orders in accordance with established policies.
• Read and interpret drawings required to purchase machined and sheet‑metal fabricated parts, dipped and vacuum brazed assemblies, printed circuit boards (PCBs) and flex circuits; and source control drawings (SCDs) for complex parts.
• Establish sources of supply that ensure reasonable pricing, dependable shipment, and reliable quality; solicit quotes and select suppliers.
• Purchase electrical and mechanical components (e.g., ICs, resistors, capacitors, connectors); PCBs and flex circuits; fabricated machined and sheet‑metal parts; complex electro‑mechanical assemblies in accordance with SCDs; harnesses, cable assemblies, and RF coaxial cable assemblies.
• Track, expedite, follow up, and administer open purchase orders.
• Obtain bids and issue POs for contract manufacturing (CM) services of consigned and turnkey assemblies; manage contract manufacturers to ensure on‑time delivery of quality products and resolution of issues.
• Develop, analyze, and present KPIs for the purchasing department to leadership.
• Provide timely communication of vendor issues with other departments and program managers; maintain liaison between all departments and vendors to ensure maximum efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years’ experience or a Master’s degree with 6 years’ experience purchasing electronic and electromechanical parts, preferably in the RF defense industry.
• 6+ years’ experience in purchasing electronic and electromechanical parts, preferably in the RF commercial military industry.
• Experience working with ITAR, DFARS, and FAR regulations.
• Excellent time‑management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience writing technical specifications and other technical documents.

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g., Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by ITAR.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing