Production Purchasing Lead: On-Time Materials & Suppliers

Ralliant; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 73,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant Beaverton, OR is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead production purchasing, ensure material availability, and drive supplier performance. You will manage a team of buyers, align with demand signals, and optimize ERP/MRP-driven planning to sustain operations.

The role requires 7+ years in production procurement, strong leadership, and a proven track record in manufacturing environments. Candidates should excel in cross-functional collaboration and cost management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement or supply chain experience focused on production purchasing.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and supply chain planning processes.
• Experience driving supplier performance and procurement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of buyers for production purchasing, PO placement, expediting, and supplier comms.
• Ensure material availability and on-time delivery aligned with demand signals.
• Drive ERP/MRP utilization to support accurate planning and execution.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering and NPI procurement.
• Manage supplier performance, escalations, and PPV-related activities.

Skills

Team Leadership

Procurement

Production Purchasing

ERP/MRP Systems

Supplier Performance

Cost Management

Negotiation

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Ralliant Beaverton, OR is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead production purchasing, ensure material availability, and drive supplier performance. You will manage a team of buyers, align with demand signals, and optimize ERP/MRP-driven planning to sustain operations.

The role requires 7+ years in production procurement, strong leadership, and a proven track record in manufacturing environments. Candidates should excel in cross-functional collaboration and cost management.