Purchasing Manager

Maryland

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Job Description

Purchasing Manager
Miltec Manufacturing — Join a Team Where Your Impact Is Felt on Every Product We Manufacture

Purchasing Manager

| Location: On-site | Status: Full-Time

Why This Role Matters

Every product Miltec ships starts with the materials you secure. As our Purchasing Manager, you won’t be a back-office order-taker — you’ll be the strategist behind our supply chain, the relationship-builder who keeps production running smoothly, and the negotiator who directly protects our bottom line. If you take pride in turning supplier networks into competitive advantages, this is the role where your decisions are visible every single day.

What You’ll Own

Supply strategy. Develop, evaluate, and expand a portfolio of qualified, reliable suppliers — including secondary sources that keep production running no matter what.
Cost and quality outcomes. Drive price comparison analysis and vendor performance reviews that deliver real savings without compromising quality.
On-time delivery. Build and run an effective expediting program so open purchase orders arrive when we need them.
Smart inventory. Partner closely with the Materials Team and Production Planning to keep components and packaging flowing at the lowest possible inventory levels — no shortages, no buildups.
Supplier relationships. Own supplier communications end to end: negotiating cost, resolving quality concerns, and keeping deliveries on schedule.
Continuous improvement. Identify and recommend improvements that strengthen the entire supply chain operation.
Team leadership. Supervise and develop our Purchasing Buyers.
Cross-functional problem solving. Resolve procurement discrepancies by partnering with Accounts Payable, suppliers, and internal teams on invoice reconciliation.

What Success Looks Like

Production never waits on materials.
Suppliers see you as a trusted, ethical, and professional partner.
Inventory stays lean while availability stays high.
Your process improvements are adopted and measurable.

What You Bring

Required:

5+ years of purchasing experience, ideally with a bachelor’s degree in a related field (equivalent relevant experience welcome in lieu of a degree).
Working knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP).
Hands-on experience with inventory control or ERP system.
Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills — you’re as comfortable in a complex negotiation as you are writing a clear status update.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Experience with Ai to improve processes and workflows.
Sharp attention to detail and the flexibility to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

That sets you apart:

Experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
Background in an Engineer-to-Order environment.

Why Join Miltec

At Miltec, you'll be part of a collaborative team where your contributions have a direct impact on our success. Purchasing is a strategic function here, giving you the opportunity to influence sourcing decisions, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support production efficiency. Your accomplishments will be visible in our on-time deliveries, operational performance, and continued growth.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits
Supportive team environment
Opportunities for professional growth
Flexible Working Schedules-
- Plan A – Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 1 hour lunch (40 hours)
- Plan B – Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 1 hour lunch OR 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 30-minute lunch (40 hours) – Friday off
- Plan C – Tuesday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 1 hour lunch OR 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 30-minute lunch (40 hours) – Monday off

Ready to Apply?

Submit your resume today!

As a general policy, Miltec does not sponsor employment visas upon hire or in the future.

Company Overview

Located in Stevensville, Maryland, Miltec has proudly served the UV curing industry for over 36 years as a global leader and trusted manufacturer of both arc and microwave ultraviolet curing systems. We provide a full range of high-quality UV parts, standard equipment, and custom-engineered systems designed to integrate seamlessly with new or existing manufacturing lines.

Our solutions power a wide variety of industries and applications including optical fiber, wire, metal decorating, wood flooring, cabinetry, automotive products, and more. At Miltec, we combine proven expertise with a commitment to quality and performance, making us the partner of choice for manufacturers worldwide.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Maryland
Website	https://www.miltec.com/careers/

Skills

Accounts Payableunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Assembly Lineunmatched
Back Ordersunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
High Availabilityunmatched
Inventory Control Systemunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)unmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Microwavesunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Production Planningunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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