Purchasing Manager

dormakaba Americas; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation

Parental Leave

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Learn and Grow Program

LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Corporate Discounts

Job summary

dormakaba Americas in Chino, CA, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the plant’s purchasing team and align with regional and global procurement strategies. You will collaborate with engineering, production, planning, and other departments to source fabricated sheet metal, machined parts, and electrical components from domestic and overseas vendors, ensuring timely, cost-effective supply.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic sourcing, and continuous improvement to drive cost savings and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing/buying experience in a mid-sized manufacturing environment with prior supervisory responsibility.
• Strong analytical skills with understanding of S&OP processes.
• Independent sourcing of fabricated sheet metal, machined, and electromechanical components.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing drawings and ability to interact with engineers.
• Excellent procurement and purchasing functions knowledge; familiarity with inventory control and MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Purchasing department activities at the plant level and lead the local team.
• Collaborate with regional and global dormakaba purchasing professionals and with multiple plant departments.
• Plan and develop purchasing strategies aligned with regional and corporate objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to source new materials, products, and processes for cost savings.
• Manage projects to improve efficiency of purchasing and materials functions.

Skills

Purchasing management

Analytical skills

S&OP processes

Independent sourcing

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.). Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

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.