Job Description
Electronic Component Purchasing Manager
Manage electronic component purchasing for a fast-paced environment. Drive supplier performance and ensure on-time material availability.
Our client is an established electronics manufacturing organisation supporting complex production programs for highly regulated industries. They are committed to quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across their supply chain and manufacturing operations.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Manage assigned commodities and supplier relationships.
- Plan material purchases based on MRP requirements and internal requisitions.
- Issue and manage purchase orders to ensure timely material delivery.
- Monitor supplier performance and address supply chain issues.
- Resolve material discrepancies related to quality, quantity, pricing, and delivery.
- Work closely with Program Management, Engineering, and Quality teams to support production requirements.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and cost reduction opportunities with suppliers.
- Coordinate the resolution of non-conforming materials, RMAs, and supplier corrective actions.
- Maintain purchasing metrics, status reports, and performance tracking tools.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and supply chain operations.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Ideal Candidate:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience purchasing electronic components is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience supporting SMT, EMS, Box Build, or contract manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; experience with INFOR SyteLine is a plus.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and related business applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Must qualify as a U.S. Person in accordance with applicable export control regulations.
What's On Offer
What's To Offer:
- Opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing organisation.
- Exposure to complex electronic component sourcing and supply chain activities.
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
- Career growth opportunities within procurement and supply chain management.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Contact Josephine Belcher Quote job ref JN-102026-7118659
Job Summary
Sector: Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector: Direct Procurement
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Melbourne
Contract Type: Permanent
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Melbourne, Florida |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $70,000–$90,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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