Purchasing Manager

Alloy Surfaces - Aston, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Aston, PA

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Purchasing Manager 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 executing purchasing functions to ensure timely and cost-effective actions. Key performance indicators include material cost measures, on-time delivery, and supplier quality.

Responsibilities

• Align with senior management to implement purchasing strategies in a timely manner.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce costs and improve effectiveness and visibility.
• Source and select suppliers, manage competitive bids, and negotiate purchase terms and conditions.
• Visit suppliers to investigate facilities, capacity, and ability to meet quality requirements, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Review current pricing trends in materials and supplies, make recommendations on timing and quantity of purchases, and establish the most economical buy.
• Ensure suppliers follow anti-bribery and corruption policies.
• Utilize strong ERP/MRP experience to manage materials and inventory effectively.
• 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.
• Keep abreast of industry economics and forecast price and market trends to identify changes in buyer-supplier power.
• Perform cost scenario analysis and present benchmarking results.
• Assess, manage, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Seek, recommend, and partner with key commodities and suppliers.
• Monitor and coordinate with Inventory & Planning to forecast demand levels and determine optimum delivery quantities and timing.
• Define and 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 or equivalent.
• 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.
• Knowledgeable in market dynamics with a keen business and commercial sense.
• 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

• Strong Microsoft Office Skills, primarily Excel.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience in Commodity Management.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Supplier Quality and Auditing experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Full-Time Position
• Day Shift
• No Commission