Purchasing Manager

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.

City of Industry, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Back Orders, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Electrical Components, Forecasting, High Tech Industry, Inventory Levels, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Materials Testing, Memory Hardware, Mentoring, Microprocessor, Negotiation Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Procurement Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Research & Development (R&D), Time Management, Total Cost of Ownership, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
City of Industry, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree (Engineering Preferred)
  • 3+ years manufacturing & R&D sourcing,  planning and procurement
  • (defense, aerospace, automotive, or high-tech industries)
  • Must have sourced commodities: electronic components: AD converters, memory modules, microprocessors, and Delrin thermosplastics.
  • Experience performing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
  • Hands on experience and oversight with:  selecting and purchasing electronic components
  • Be a strong  negotiator & track record with developing supplier relationships
  • Competency tracking orders, reviewing inventory levels, forecasting, quality assurance 
  • Track record driving continuous improvement
  • Experience with controlling costs, on-time delivery

Responsibilities:
  • Hands-on oversight of purchasing operations 
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of direct reports:  buyers and planners
  • Ensure shortages are avoided: (out of stock material, back orders and mitigate material lead-time issues) 
  • Evaluate obsolete materials and seek alternatives 
  • Negotiate costs based on current standard cost
  • Forecasting: Use data analysis to plan purchase releases 
  • Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) 
  • Review performance metrics and process outcomes  
  • Identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions
  • Create and execute resource optimization plans
  • Partner with sourcing team to maintain regulatory compliance across all site operations. 

About the Company

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SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.