Manager, Purchasing

Benchmark Electronics - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Manager of Purchasing at Benchmark Electronics is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the economic acquisition of materials to support various product lines and MRO supplies. This role involves overseeing procurement processes, ensuring compliance with company policies, and fostering relationships with suppliers to optimize material costs and quality. The position is integral to the company's mission of innovation and making a meaningful impact across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement of materials to support product lines and MRO supplies.
• Develop plans for the acquisition of components, subassemblies, and equipment within company policies.
• Approve negotiation of purchase orders within authorized limits and monitor major procurement negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for purchases and resolve major material problems as they arise.
• Meet with major vendors to promote the company's interests and identify changing market conditions.
• Foster and maintain reliable relationships with suppliers and develop metrics to improve vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and customer requirements.
• Coordinate material cost inputs to support the quoting process.
• Review function activities and initiate corrective actions as required.
• Develop and strategize the utilization of Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of experience in commodity purchasing/planning; 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Advanced knowledge of Visual Basic and/or SQL.
• Understanding of material procurement processes, capacity planning, and inventory analysis.
• Familiarity with ERP tools (MAPICS, Baan or equivalent).
• Effective communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Financial understanding and risk analysis ability.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a 24/7 global business operation.
• Ability to drive solutions to complex planning issues with limited supervision.
• Experience in continuous improvement activities.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Purpose-driven work that impacts various sectors