Purchasing Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities in a high-mix, low-volume defense electronics manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for sourcing materials, components, and services required to support production while ensuring quality, cost control, delivery performance, and compliance with defense industry requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity, preferably within electronics or defense manufacturing.
• Proven experience supporting high-mix, low-volume production environments.
• Strong understanding of purchasing best practices, supplier negotiations, and defense industry compliance requirements.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in creating spreadsheets, analyzing data, and presenting information using Excel.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing modules (e.g., XA, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with electronics components, manufacturing processes, and long-lead or sole-source materials.
• Experience with ITAR-controlled supply chains and supplier flow-down requirements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Curiosity and creativity in sourcing strategies, with a passion for improving processes and challenging conventional procurement models.

Pay

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is $120,300.00-$160,400.00 annually. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.