Purchasing Manager

Colonial Staffing Group Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

6% 401K match

Job summary

Colonial Staffing Group Inc. seeks a Senior Purchasing Manager in Gaithersburg, MD, with a defense, aerospace, or high- technology manufacturing background to lead purchasing, procurement and strategic sourcing.

The role oversees supplier relations, SPA/BOA/LTA agreements, and cost reductions while supporting NPI and production material needs. Relocation assistance and a 401(k) match are considered bonus benefits.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• Active Secret Clearance or eligibility.
• 7+ years in purchasing, procurement, sourcing or supply chain.
• Leadership experience managing purchasing or procurement teams.
• Strong defense, aerospace or high-technology manufacturing background.
• DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR and DFARS experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing and commodity management.
• Drive supplier development, negotiations, subcontracting and supplier performance.
• Manage strategic supplier agreements, including SPA, BOA and LTA.
• Lead make/buy decisions, supplier selection, transitions and cost reduction.
• Support NPI, production requirements, material availability and obsolescence planning.
• Lead and develop the purchasing organization.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Leadership

Supplier management

NPI support

Education

BA/BS Degree

Job description

Senior Purchasing Manager | Gaithersburg, MD

• $140K-$175K
• Relocation assistance considered
• 6% 401K match

Overview

Senior Purchasing Manager with a defense, aerospace, or high-technology manufacturing background.

• Lead purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing and commodity management
• Drive supplier development, negotiations, subcontracting and supplier performance
• Manage strategic supplier agreements, including SPA, BOA and LTA
• Lead make/buy decisions, supplier selection, transitions and cost reduction
• Support NPI, production requirements, material availability and obsolescence planning
• Lead and develop the purchasing organization

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree
• Active Secret Clearance (or eligible for one)
• 7+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing or supply chain experience
• Leadership experience managing purchasing or procurement teams
• Strong defense, aerospace or high-technology manufacturing background
• DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR and DFARS experience