Purchasing Manager

Sanmina - Manchester, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Manchester, NH

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the plant's Purchasing department. While the primary role is to manage and supervise, they will also be responsible for complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company. The individual will also participate in the development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people. Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements. Key focus is on leadership and motivation of staff, and contributing advanced Supply Chain, Planning, Purchasing, and Inventory management expertise. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for all Planning, Quotes, and Purchasing functions to ensure that the group's objectives and processes align with the overall business direction; supports employees to achieve their objectives, and removes barriers to success. They develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures in compliance with corporate procurement systems. The role also involves working with employees to plan, assign, and monitor individual objectives and activities based on overall group priorities and company strategy. The Purchasing Manager provides useful and timely feedback to staff members on their performance and development plan and takes the lead on difficult employee situations. Additionally, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for defining and establishing Supply Chain programs and processes that optimize company effectiveness. They oversee all Supply Chain, Quotes, and Purchasing functions, ensuring compliance with relevant company policies and procedures, legislation, and industry standards. The role requires effective liaison with suppliers to ensure strategies, programs, and processes required to meet business goals and objectives are implemented and performance is monitored. The Purchasing Manager ensures corrective action plans are documented and instituted quickly for all performance levels under standard, and provides various complex reports, analyses, and recommendations as defined by management, both on a regular and ad hoc basis. They manage deliverables agreed to for the group overall, providing management with regular updates, identifying issues, barriers, and solutions. The role is interdisciplinary, spanning logistics and distribution, purchasing, manufacturing, inventory management, marketing, and product development, and works closely with customer-focused teams to fully understand planned volumes to be manufactured, participating in Sales and Operations Planning meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the plant's Purchasing department.
• Lead and motivate staff while contributing advanced Supply Chain, Planning, Purchasing, and Inventory management expertise.
• Ensure that Planning, Quotes, and Purchasing functions align with overall business direction.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures in compliance with corporate procurement systems.
• Plan, assign, and monitor individual objectives and activities based on overall group priorities and company strategy.
• Provide feedback to staff members on their performance and development plans.
• Define and establish Supply Chain programs and processes that optimize company effectiveness.
• Oversee all Supply Chain, Quotes, and Purchasing functions ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Liaise with suppliers to implement strategies, programs, and processes to meet business goals.
• Document and institute corrective action plans for performance levels under standard.
• Provide complex reports, analyses, and recommendations as defined by management.
• Manage deliverables for the group, providing regular updates to management and identifying issues and solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive and diversified Procurement and Supply Chain experience in manufacturing environments, including 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.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in an ITAR facility.
• Knowledge of advanced Supply Chain methodologies.