Purchasing Manager

Purpose: Our client, a Contract Manufacturer in Carson, CA, is looking for a Purchasing Manager.

Responsibilities:
-Manage the procurement of materials and services at the lowest cost, in the most efficient manner possible.
-Manage purchase orders for assigned commodities or customers? production requirements, and related manufacturing supplies, based on MRP demands as well as exception requirements
-Manage RFQ?s and evaluate supplier bids and contracts
-Negotiate supplier contracts and place blanket PO?s where appropriate and cost effective
-Coordinate outside processing with sub-contractors
-Coordinate supplier involvement in product development efforts
-Manage the qualification of new suppliers
-Manage and develop relationships with suppliers to reduce costs and improve quality including on-time deliveries
-Oversee expedite activities
-Work with Quality and Engineering to resolve quality challenges
-Work with finance to resolve potential invoice/PO variances
-Continuously train junior members of the procurement team in all aspects of purchasing

Required education, experience and attributes of a successful candidate for our Buyer positions:
-Bachelor's degree or equivalent
-Minimum 2 years experience in a CM or manufacturing company as a buyer involving turnkey projects
-Minimum 2 years managing a procurement staff of 3 or more buyers
-Experienced in implementing and managing Kanban systems
-Experienced in and thorough knowledge of MRP, Bill of Materials,

Inventory and Production Control, including automated purchase order systems:
-Detailed knowledge of commercial electronics and components, including military specifications and contract requirements
-Experienced in procuring PCB?s, fabricated items (sheet metal, injection molded and machined), electronic commodities (passive and active components), cable assemblies and process/MRO materials to support production
-Ability to read blueprints, manufacturer?s data sheets, fabrication and assembly drawings
-Familiarity with schematics and Gerber files
-Ability to negotiate favorable terms and continuously improve pricing for materials and services
-Proven track record of positive and long-standing relationships with vendors and suppliers
-Ability to source new and alternative vendors and suppliers
-Proficient in Excel and Word
-Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision
-Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate with project managers, co-workers, as well as all departments in the company
-Must be detail oriented within a fast-paced environment
-APICS certification is desirable

If interested, please contact Mindy Kuhl @ 310-851-4328 or send a resume to