Purchasing Manager

Alloy Surfaces - Chester, PA

Full-time - Senior

Chester, PA

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at Alloy Surfaces Co Inc is responsible for sourcing both commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom-designed products and services for a Department of Defense manufacturer. This role involves strategic procurement activities, managing project procurement budgets, and ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing functions. The Purchasing Manager will work closely with senior management to implement purchasing strategies and track key metrics such as material costs, on-time delivery, and supplier quality.

Responsibilities

• Source and select suppliers, manage competitive bids, and negotiate purchase terms and conditions.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce costs and improve effectiveness and visibility.
• Visit suppliers to investigate facilities, capacity, and ability to meet quality requirements, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Review current pricing trends in materials and supplies, making recommendations on the timing and quantity of purchases.
• Ensure suppliers follow anti-bribery and corruption policies.
• Record and monitor supply agreements and strategies, coordinating plans with optimal terms.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation and manage risk.
• Lead and coordinate all Supplier Qualification and Reevaluation initiatives and processes.
• Monitor and coordinate with Inventory & Planning to forecast demand and determine optimum delivery quantities and timing.
• Prepare Purchase Orders and/or Bid Requests, review bid proposals, and negotiate orders within budget.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years as a senior level purchasing specialist or manager in manufacturing.
• Minimum 2 years DoD experience.
• Proven experience as a purchasing manager in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with strategic sourcing and commodity/category management.
• Strong working background with MRP in manufacturing of discreet and/or project-related demand.
• Highly experienced in gathering, analyzing, and presenting data, along with identifying and resolving conflicting figures.
• Strong leadership capabilities with solid judgment and decision-making skills.
• Eligibility to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Knowledge in Commodity Management and Conflict resolution
• Experience in Supplier Quality and Auditing

Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive work environment
• Equal opportunity employer policies