Purchasing Materials Manager

About the role

Ready to lead a dynamic procurement team at an industry-leading manufacturing firm with over 50 years of innovation? Join a company dedicated to producing cutting-edge circuit boards—serving diverse high-tech, high-density, and high-speed interconnect demands. As a vital member of our organization, you will play a key role in ensuring seamless materials flow, optimizing supplier relationships, and maintaining inventory accuracy to support our manufacturing excellence. In this role, you'll oversee procurement activities—from RFQ preparation and supplier sourcing to negotiations and inventory management—while supervising shipping and receiving operations. Your strategic insights will help us maintain quality, cost-efficiency, and timely production schedules in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement activities: RFQ preparation, supplier sourcing, negotiations, and inventory management
• Supervise shipping and receiving operations
• Ensure seamless materials flow
• Optimize supplier relationships
• Maintain inventory accuracy
• Maintain quality, cost-efficiency, and timely production schedules

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
• 3-5 years of purchasing or supply chain management experience in a manufacturing setting
• Proven ability to source and develop suppliers, negotiate prices, and manage supplier relationships
• Experience with ERP systems, inventory control, planning, and expediting processes
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and multi-tasking skills
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• US Citizen status is mandatory
• Ability to work comfortably in a team-oriented environment
• Availability for occasional coordination with multiple departments and suppliers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related discipline
• Prior experience in electronics manufacturing or high-tech industries

Skills

• Experience sourcing industrial materials, chemicals, laminates, or raw materials
• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) industry experience
• Knowledge of high-tech manufacturing processes and sourcing nuances