Job Description
Electroswitch is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing function in support of manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for procuring raw materials, components, equipment, and services while developing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, ensuring on-time delivery, and supporting production through effective inventory and supply chain management.
The Purchasing Manager will lead the purchasing team and work closely with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations, drive supplier performance, and identify cost savings opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
What You'll Do
Lead and develop the purchasing team while establishing departmental priorities and performance expectations.
Develop and execute purchasing strategies that support production schedules and business objectives.
Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and reliability.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and long-term supplier agreements.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchases to support production while minimizing shortages and excess inventory.
Partner with Planning and Operations to support manufacturing schedules.
Analyze material requirements, usage trends, and forecasting data.
Conduct supplier performance reviews and manage corrective actions when needed.
Ensure purchased materials meet quality and engineering specifications.
Identify cost reduction and continuous improvement opportunities throughout the procurement process.
Manage ERP/MRP purchasing activities, purchase orders, and vendor records.
Support new product introductions by coordinating supplier readiness.
Maintain compliance with company policies, quality standards, and applicable regulations.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Weymouth, MA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Manufacturing - Other |
| Salary | $115,000–$135,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 51 - 200 |
| Year Founded | 1946 |
| Headquarters | Weymouth, MA, US |
| Website | http://www.electroswitch.com/careers |
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
Five or more years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong supplier negotiation and vendor management skills.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems (SyteLine experience is a plus).
Understanding of inventory control, production planning, and supply chain processes.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Preferred
Experience in a high-mix, medium-volume manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement principles.
Domestic and international sourcing experience.
APICS, CPM, or CPSM certification.
Why Join Electro Switch?
At Electro Switch, you'll join a collaborative manufacturing organization where you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on purchasing strategy, supplier relationships, inventory performance, and overall operational success. You'll work alongside experienced operations, engineering, and supply chain professionals while helping drive continuous improvement across the business.
Benefits
Paid Time-Off, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 401K, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K Match, Employee Referral Program, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical, Dental, Vision
About Company
Electro Switch, starting with only six employees, was founded in 1946 in Weymouth, Massachusetts as a switch supplier to the military. Over the succeeding decades, the expertise acquired in designing and building rugged, high quality, mil-spec rotary switches was adapted to new product lines as the company expanded into the heavy duty Industrial and Electric Utility markets.
From critical applications like life support systems and massive data communications centers to every day necessities like street lighting, people depend on the performance of electrical switches. When you select a switch or relay from Electroswitch, you are gaining the benefit of 80 years of experience. The primary supplier of rugged, high-quality products for electrical utilities, nuclear power plants and the U.S. Navy, Electroswitch has the knowledge to meet the intricacies of any application with quality, reliability and performance. With Electroswitch, there is... "Never A Doubt."
Electroswitch offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays, paid sick and vacation time, health, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k retirement plan with a company match.
Electroswitch is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides Equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees.
Electroswitch will provide reasonable accommodations which do not impose an undue hardship on the company, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in the interviewing and hiring process and during their employment in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Skills
- Contract Negotiationunmatched
- Cost Controlunmatched
- Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
- Financeunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Procurement Managementunmatched
- Production Supportunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Supply Chain Managementunmatched
- Team Lead/Managerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
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