AT- Planning and Purchasing Manager

Socket.dev; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Technologies’ PCBA contract manufacturing operation in Burnsville, MN seeks a strategic leader to head Planning and Purchasing. You will guide a team of buyers and planners, ensure material readiness, manage supplier relationships, and drive capacity and schedule management in a fast-paced electronics environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Business or Supply Chain and 5+ years in procurement plus 2+ years of management; familiarity with ERP/MES systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• Minimum of five years of procurement-related experience or demonstrated knowledge in purchasing tasks and scheduling complex manufacturing operations.
• Seven plus years of procurement and/or management experience preferred.
• Experience in Electronics Manufacturing or Contract Manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Purchasing and Planning teams to ensure material and capacity meet delivery schedules.
• Ensure all purchases comply with company policies, customer requirements, and quality/regulatory standards (AS9100).
• Align site with corporate supply chain initiatives; evaluate and manage suppliers; negotiate pricing and contracts.
• Define capacity requirements, constraints, and schedule conflicts; participate in quoting, S&OP meetings, and daily execution meetings.
• Improve ERP and MES processes to support purchasing and planning goals.
• Collaborate with Customer Account Services, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure smooth throughput.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Planning

ERP/MES

Supplier relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP system

MES system

Job description

Strategic, detail-oriented leader who will manage both Planning and Purchasing functions. This person brings planning and purchasing expertise to Pro-Actives Engineering’s (Analog Technologies) PCBA contract manufacturing operation at our Burnsville, MN manufacturing site. Working alongside the corporate Supply Chain and Master Planning functions and local leadership, this person will lead a team of buyers and planners to effectively ensure all parts are available for production and delivery schedules our met. Key tasks include process improvement in both functions, strategic supplier relationships, capacity analysis and scheduling. The ideal candidate will have experience in electronics manufacturing and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics in a fast-paced, contract manufacturing environment and a clear understanding of capacity and schedule management.

Core Values

As an employee you should be aware of and practice the Analog Technologies (Analog) Core Values:

• Integrity
• Engagement
• Innovation
• Relationship
• Judgement
• Time
• Environment

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead purchasing and planning teams to ensure material and capacity is ready to meet promised customer delivery schedules.

Ensure all purchases and processes comply with company policies, customer requirements, AS9100 quality system, and regulatory requirements.

Align site with corporate supply chain initiatives; identify, evaluate and manage suppliers, negotiating pricing, terms and contracts, refining a corporate portfolio of key suppliers to develop strategic relationships and take initiative to address problem suppliers.

Create a planning process that aligns with a corporate master plan and clearly defines capacity requirements, constraints and potential schedule conflicts. Define where necessary and participate in quoting process, monthly S&OP meetings, and daily operational execution meetings and communication

Leverage and improve ERP and MES system processes to execute the goals of the purchasing and planning functions.

Work closely and provide effective communication with all departments, including Customer Account Services, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure proper throughput of information is in place for every customer order.

Proactively work with suppliers to address end of life, at risk, or any changes in lead times for supplies.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

Communication and Listening Proficiency
Technical Capacity
Customer Focus
Results Driven
Problem Solving/Analysis
Teamwork Oriented

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will lead the Purchasing Team at the Burnsville, MN manufacturing site.

Travel

Some travel may be expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field.

Minimum of five years of procurement-related experience or demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the purchasing tasks as well as experience planning and schedule complex manufacturing operations.

Proven track record of driving cost reduction through purchasing of materials and meeting customer expectations with delivery and execution.Prior lead experience or experience coaching/mentoring others.

Preferred Education and Experience

Seven plus years of experience in procurement-related role.

Two plus years of Management experience.

Experience in Electronics Manufacturing and/or Contract Manufacturing environment.

Knowledge and familiarization in process improvement initiatives.

PCBA/Electronic Component familiarization/knowledge.

Certification in Supply Chain or Procurement (ex. CPM, CPSM, APICS).