Purchasing Manager

Sanmina - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Salt Lake City, UT

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at Sanmina Corporation is responsible for overseeing the Purchasing department within the plant. This role involves managing and supervising staff while addressing complex issues that require in-depth knowledge of the company. The Purchasing Manager will develop methods and evaluation criteria for projects and ensure that budgets and schedules align with corporate requirements. The position emphasizes leadership, motivation, and advanced expertise in Supply Chain, Planning, Purchasing, and Inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the Purchasing department and staff.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures in compliance with corporate procurement systems.
• Plan, assign, and monitor individual objectives and activities based on group priorities and company strategy.
• Provide feedback to staff on performance and development plans.
• Define and establish Supply Chain programs and processes to optimize company effectiveness.
• Oversee all Supply Chain, Quotes, and Purchasing functions to ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Liaise with suppliers to implement strategies and monitor performance.
• Document and institute corrective action plans for performance levels under standard.
• Provide complex reports, analyses, and recommendations to management.
• Manage deliverables for the group and provide regular updates to management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive and diversified Procurement and Supply Chain experience in manufacturing environments.
• At least 3 years in a management position.
• Strong knowledge of distribution center operations, transportation, supplier operations, operations management, cost-benefit analysis, process improvement, demand planning, inventory management, and logistics strategy.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to function across a matrix organization.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Operations Management.

Nice-to-haves

• Oracle experience preferred.
• Six Sigma experience in manufacturing settings preferred.
• Design for Supply Chain and lean manufacturing experience is an asset.
• APICS CPIM certifications preferred.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity