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The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and executing all procurement and subcontracting activities in support of a rapidly growing manufacturing operation serving the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), government contractors, as well as commercial customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions.

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Trust AutomationTrust Automation has over 35 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions.  We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population.  Every employee has an "at-will" relationship with Trust Automation.  This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.Job SummaryThe Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and executing all procurement and subcontracting activities in support of a rapidly growing manufacturing operation serving the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), government contractors, as well as commercial customers. This role ensures timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of materials, components, and services while meeting all applicable government contracting requirements. The Purchasing Manager will lead a team of buyers and subcontract specialists, drive supplier performance, and ensure full compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations.Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Lead all purchasing and subcontracting activities in support of government-related or commercial manufacturing programs.</li><li>Work concurrently with the compliance team to ensure FAR, DFARS, and flow-down requirements in all purchase orders and subcontracts.</li><li>Review and approve purchase orders, subcontracts, modifications, and supplier agreements.</li><li>Support proposal and estimating activities by providing pricing, lead times, and sourcing strategies.</li><li>Manage supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and long-term supply agreements.</li><li>Ensure proper documentation, audit readiness, and traceability in accordance with government requirements.</li><li>Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers capable of meeting DoD quality, security, and compliance standards.</li><li>Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and compliance.</li><li>Address supplier nonconformances and drive corrective actions in coordination with Quality and Engineering.</li><li>Support supplier risk management and continuity planning.</li><li>Implement systems and processes to support rapid growth and increased government contract volume.</li><li>Leverage ERP/MRP systems to improve purchasing efficiency, visibility, and controls.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and subcontracting functions.</li></ul>Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)<ul><li>Manage, mentor, and develop a team of buyers and subcontract specialists.</li><li>Assign workloads, set performance goals, and conduct regular performance reviews.</li><li>Establish best practices, standard work, and procurement policies to support scaling operations.</li><li>Foster collaboration across Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Contracts, and Program Management.</li></ul>Position Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.</li><li>Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working with government contracts, including FAR and DFARS compliance.</li><li>Prior experience managing buyers and/or subcontract specialists.</li><li>Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Experience supporting DoD or other federal government customers.</li><li>Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools.</li><li>This position may be asked to drive for company purposes during the course of employment. If asked and agreed upon, employees must possess a valid California Driver's License and clean driving record.</li><li>May participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity. </li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing industries.</li><li>Familiarity with DCMA/DCAA audits and government compliance reviews.</li><li>CPSM, CPIM, or similar professional certification.</li><li>Experience scaling procurement organizations during periods of rapid growth.</li></ul><h4>Physical Requirements</h4><ul><li>Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.</li><li>Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator or assemble/manufacture intricate items.</li><li>Seeing to read a variety of materials.</li><li>Sitting or standing for extended period of time</li><li>Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height.</li><li>Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.</li></ul>Pay/Salary InformationPay scale for this position -  $135,000.00 - $150,000 annually<div class="content-conclusion">By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the information provided within. You certify that the information contained in this application is correct to the best of your knowledge. You understand that to falsify information is grounds for refusing to hire, or for discharge should you be hired. </div>

Trust Automation

Purchasing Manager

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The Purchaser II works cross-functionally with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Finance, and Suppliers to resolve issues, support new projects, and drive continuous improvement in procurement performance. Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering, product development, and manufacturing, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to the industry.

Buyer II Job Summary: The Buyer II is a mid-level procurement professional responsible for purchasing goods, materials, components, and services in support of production, engineering, and business operations. This role ensures that procurement activities meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives while maintaining accurate purchasing data within the ERP/MRP system. The Purchaser II works cross-functionally with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Finance, and Suppliers to resolve issues, support new projects, and drive continuous improvement in procurement performance. Responsibilities and Duties: <ul><li>Purchase goods, materials, components, and services in alignment with cost, quality, and delivery requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Proactively communicate supply constraints, delays, or risks to internal stakeholders to minimize business impact </li></ul><ul><li>Serve as a primary interface between Suppliers and internal departments on purchasing processes, new projects, and ongoing activities </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with Engineering and Suppliers to reduce material costs and improve quality </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure Purchase Order due dates, pricing, and terms are accurate and valid </li></ul><ul><li>Maintain accurate cost, lead time, and supplier data within the ERP/MRP system </li></ul><ul><li>Work with Planning and Engineering to implement and support engineering changes </li></ul><ul><li>Support ERP/MRP system development, implementation, and ongoing improvements </li></ul><ul><li>Identify and resolve procurement-related issues, including shortages, supplier performance, and system discrepancies </li></ul><ul><li>Partner with Suppliers and Engineering to resolve material quality issues </li></ul><ul><li>Work with Finance to resolve accounts payable and invoice discrepancies </li></ul><ul><li>Perform work primarily in an office environment </li></ul>Required Qualifications and Skills:<ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent required; AA or BS degree preferred </li></ul><ul><li>1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment </li></ul><ul><li>Hands-on experience using a formal MRP/ERP system for procurement activities </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to read, understand, and analyze MRP reports and time-phased requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with inventory control methods and production control techniques </li></ul><ul><li>Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Suppliers </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation </li></ul><ul><li>Proven ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery for materials and services </li></ul><ul><li>Strong cost analysis skills, including evaluating cost/quantity trade-offs </li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency with Windows-based computer systems </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision </li></ul><ul><li>Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and Suppliers </li></ul><ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work collaboratively with Engineering to define optimal procurement solutions and implement changes </li></ul>Desired Qualifications and Skills:<ul><li>APICS, NAPM, or similar supply chain certification or training </li></ul><ul><li>Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI) or engineering-driven projects </li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with electronics manufacturing environments </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of commercial electronics manufacturing practices and components </li></ul>Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:<ul><li>Health & Wellness: Choose from three health, dental, and vision plans - including a 100% employer-paid option covering both employees and their families. </li></ul><ul><li>Paid Time Off: Enjoy 120 hours of PTO, 80 hours accrued plus an additional 40 hours of holiday break pay in addition to Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day off. </li></ul><ul><li>Life Insurance: $25,000 employer-paid life insurance policy, with the option to purchase additional coverage for employees and their families. </li></ul><ul><li>Supplemental Coverage: Access optional benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage. </li></ul><ul><li>Health Savings Account (HSA): Take advantage of a tax-advantaged HSA to manage medical expenses. </li></ul><ul><li>Retirement Savings: 401(k) with a company match to support your financial future. </li></ul><ul><li>Paid Holidays: Enjoy 9 paid holidays throughout the year. </li></ul><ul><li>Work Environment: A casual dress code, complimentary snacks, and a welcoming company culture. </li></ul><ul><li>Ideal Location: Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life - a perfect place to live, work, and play! </li></ul>Company Overview: Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering, product development, and manufacturing, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize in cutting-edge system design, rapid product development, precision manufacturing, comprehensive testing, and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence, on-time delivery, and continuous growth, we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of engineering services. At ESAero, we don’t just build products, we engineer solutions that propel  the aerospace industry forward. **This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA** __________________________________________________________________________ ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.   E-Verify participation required for employment.   Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States.      Must be able to pass background check and drug test.     Hiring Range: $35-$43/hr Hourly Non-ExemptPowered by JazzHR

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.

Buyer II

APICS (Association for Operations Management)

Accounts Payable

Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace and Defense

Analysis Skills

Background Investigation

Blueprints

Business Operations

Communication Skills

Continuous Deployment/Delivery

Continuous Improvement

Cost Analysis

Cost Control

Cross-Functional

Data Quality

Dental Insurance

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Electronics Manufacturing

Expense Management

Finance

Inventory Management

Manufacturing

National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM)

Performance Management

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Pricing

Problem Solving Skills

Process Improvement

Procurement Management

Product Demonstration

Product Design

Product Development

Product Engineering

Product Support

Product/Service Launch

Production Control

Production Support

Purchase Orders

Purchasing/Procurement

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Supply Chain

Team Player

Technical Support

Technical Writing

Testing

Time Management

Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

Vendor/Supplier Relations

Vision Plan

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Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. Perform all project management functions required to promote and finalize sales including concept engineering, complete estimates, written proposals, direct meetings, to successful job completion.

OverviewGeneral Job Description: The Senior Project Manager is responsible for developing a client base while managing large-scale construction projects from inception to successful completion. This role involves the strategic management of field labor in conjunction with field leadership. The Senior Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for the business and the customer, ensuring projects are delivered on budget and meet all contractual obligations.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Project Management <ul><li>The Senior Project Manager is the single source responsibility to the company and the customer. </li><li>Partners with other project managers to successfully execute prime scopes of work.</li><li>Perform all project management functions required to promote and finalize sales including concept engineering, complete estimates, written proposals, direct meetings, to successful job completion.</li><li>Successful management of contracts, including sales, estimating, procurement, and execution</li><li>Oversight of field labor and installation sequencing between the customer and the company's field leadership.</li><li>Utilize internal resources to the fullest extent necessary to meet the customer requirements.</li><li>Manages and supervises employees assigned to the project to achieve the project vision and the contracted scope aligned with customer requirements.</li></ul>Project Finance<ul><li>Forecasting, prepare budget projection, and cost control within agreed-upon limits.</li><li>Provide letters, proposals, memos, contracts, change orders, strategies, etc. for good business procedures and legal protection.</li><li>Billing, knowing job costs</li></ul>Relationship Management<ul><li>External – leadership of client meetings and development of contracts to finalize sales. Maintain cordial relationships with all clients, including vendors, subcontractors, and the industry.</li><li>Internal – Provide supervision, leadership and coordination of all departmental efforts including Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Construction and Service during project construction in a timely manner.</li><li>Contribute and be part of special studies, committees, etc. to advance the company’s ACCO’s technical abilities in engineering, planning and estimating, installation procedures, etc.</li></ul>Effective Communication<ul><li>Consult with appropriate personnel, including all Management and Department Heads.</li><li>Attend all Project Management Sales and Construction Meetings.</li><li>Schedule and coordinate pre-construction job meetings with department heads and supervisors.</li></ul>Mentoring<ul><li>Act as a mentor to others, actively participate in recruiting, training, and coaching of sales staff to support department initiatives and growth.</li></ul>Other Duties<ul><li>Other duties and special assignments as directed by upper management to accomplish mutually agreed upon goals.</li></ul>Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.):<ul><li>Ability to operate independently and autonomously to facilitate goals outlined by leadership.</li><li>Demonstrated experience and ability to develop new business and maintain a community presence in industry organizations.</li><li>Strong interpersonal abilities with organizational skills to successfully manage a high volume of project issues.</li><li>Proven integrity and the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in representing the business.</li><li>Effective communication skills for interacting with both internal teams and external customers</li></ul>Education and Experience: <ul><li>Required: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical Engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or a related technical field.</li><li>Required: 10+ years of experience in estimating, design, and/or management of large-scale construction projects (ranging from $50,000 to $100+ million).</li></ul>ACCO Competencies:<ul><li>Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.</li><li>Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.</li><li>Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.</li><li>Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.</li><li>Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.</li><li>Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy.  On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.</li><li>Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals.  Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.</li><li>Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.</li><li>Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.</li></ul>Job responsibility Level:No direct reports. Travel Requirements: Travel to project sites and regional branch offices may be required based on business needs.Hours: This is an exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin as early as 6:00 am and end at 7:00 pm.Physical Requirements:(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)<ul><li>The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</li><li>Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.</li><li>While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.</li><li>The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.</li><li>The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, especially when conducting job site walks.</li><li>Must possess & maintain a valid class “c” driver’s license and have the ability to drive a vehicle.</li><li>Regular and routine attendance</li></ul><p style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );border:0px;color:rgb( 33 , 33 , 33 );font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14.001px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;margin:1em 0px 0px;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px">Competitive Wages: <p style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );border:0px;color:rgb( 33 , 33 , 33 );font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14.001px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;margin:1em 0px 0px;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px">$138,030 to $230,050 annual Salary. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.   #ACCO #LI-RN1

Smith Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing

Senior Project Manager, General Construction

Accounting

Billing

Budget Forecasting

Budget Management

Business Development

Business Strategy

Change Requests/Orders

Coaching

Construction

Construction Engineering

Construction Management

Construction Project Management

Construction Projects

Consulting

Contract Creation

Contract Management

Contract Requirements

Customer Relations

Develop and Maintain Customers

Driver's License

Electrical Engineering

Financial Projections

Forecasting

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Legal

Management Strategy

Mechanical Engineering

Mentoring

Organizational Skills

People Management

Persuasion Skills

Physical Demands

Project/Program Management

Relationship Management

Sales

Sales Management

Sales Support

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