Purchasing Manager

Dormakaba USA, Inc.; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Vacation and PTO

Parental leave for moms and dads

401k matching from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Learn and grow program

LinkedIn Learning access

Employee assistance programs

Voluntary legal insurance

Referral bonuses

Corporate discounts

Job summary

dormakaba is seeking a Purchasing Manager based in Chino, CA. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for providing leadership and management of the Purchasing team in Chino, while collaborating with dormakaba purchasing professionals within the region and globally.

The Purchasing Manager works closely with the local engineering, production, production planning and other key company departments to source and deliver materials such as fabricated sheet metal components, machined parts, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience with prior management responsibility.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of S&OP processes.
• Experience sourcing fabricated sheet metal, machined and electromechanical components.
• Understanding of manufacturing drawings and collaboration with engineers.
• Extensive procurement knowledge including inventory control and MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Purchasing department activities at the plant level and lead the local team.
• Collaborate with regional/global dormakaba purchasing professionals and various departments.
• Develop purchasing strategies aligned with regional and corporate objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement for cost savings and efficiency.
• Coordinate projects to improve purchasing and materials functions.

Skills

Purchasing leadership

Team management

Analytical skills

S&OP processes

Independent sourcing

Engineering interaction

Procurement knowledge

MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

APICS certification

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Position Overview

dormakaba is seeking a Purchasing Manager based in Chino, CA. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for providing leadership and management of the Purchasing team in Chino, while collaborating with dormakaba purchasing professionals within the region and globally. The Purchasing Manager works closely with the local engineering, production, production planning and other key company departments to source and deliver materials such as fabricated sheet metal components, machined parts, and electrical components from a wide array of domestic and overseas vendors. This position has general responsibility in ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of products and materials used in our manufacturing and assembly processes, including service contracts and capital equipment.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $120,000 - $140,000 plus generous Short Term Incentive Bonus (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

What you will do

• Oversee Purchasing department activities at the plant level, and provide leadership and management for the local Purchasing team
• Interact and collaborate with dormakaba purchasing professionals within the region and globally, in addition to collaborating with multiple departments within the plant
• Plan and develop purchasing strategies related to and supporting dormakaba regional and corporate objectives
• Lead and monitor continuous improvement activities that are providing for new sources, products, materials, processes, and ideas to ensure cost savings and operational efficiency
• Manage and coordinate projects to improve the overall efficiency of the purchasing and materials functions

What we require

• 5+ years of purchasing/buying experience within a mid-sized manufacturing environment, along with previous management or supervisory experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong analytical skills, understanding of S&OP processes
• Independent sourcing of fabricated sheet metal, machined and electromechanical components
• Basic understanding of manufacturing drawings, ability to successfully interact with engineers
• Excellent procurement and purchasing functions knowledge. Familiarity with inventory control procedures and experience in MRP systems

What we prefer

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field
• APICS certification
• Overseas buying experience

What we offer

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management - as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.