Purchasing Manager

Hamilton-Company; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hamilton Company is seeking a skilled Purchasing Manager to lead cost-reduction efforts, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance for its manufacturing operations in Reno. The role focuses on optimizing purchased material costs and driving supplier excellence across mechanical and electronic categories.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in purchasing within manufacturing, a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/ Operations, and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems such as MS Dynamics 365

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in supply chain or operations is required.
• Hands-on purchasing experience in mechanical and electronic commodities.
• At least 10 years purchasing experience in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost reduction and supplier management; negotiate best prices for contracts and renewals.
• Develop and monitor supplier performance metrics and supplier qualification processes.
• Support inventory optimization and ensure material availability for production.
• Manage purchasing department team; provide guidance and training to buyers.
• Drive continuous improvement of purchasing procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with R&D and other departments on cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Contract management

RFPs/RFQs

R&D awareness

APICS/ISM cert

MRP II Systems

GMP/GLP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

SAP

Job description

Company Overview

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.

Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of the purchasing department: Emphasis will be placed on cost reduction and supplier management, along with executing the purchasing strategy. The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for the quality and documentation of the supply processes.

• Leads the cost down effort by optimizing purchased material and product costs. Meets with suppliers to obtain mutually beneficial price concessions. Negotiates best price on new contracts, renewals, and agreements. Creates competitive bidding opportunities and other price optimizing strategies. Works with R&D to optimize cost of new product offerings.
• Obtains state of the art performance from suppliers. Development and maintains vendor performance metrics including supplier delivery, supplier quality, purchase price variance, and pricing. Reviews and updates approved vendor lists. Resolves vendor supply and quality problems. Develops new supply sources.
• Participates in the inventory optimization process.
• Manage the purchasing department team. Provide guidance and assistance to buyers in resolving disputes with vendors. Identify and develop training opportunities. Lead the purchasing team in on time delivery of scheduled production requirements. Prepares performance reviews for department personnel.
• Continually gains personal knowledge of product.
• Continually improve the purchasing processes. Implements procedures to ensure compliance with established standards and regulations.
• Continually communicates with department managers.
• Participates in the procurement processes of other departments.
• May be required to purchase and manage a critical commodity category

Qualifications

• Contracts / long term agreements development and administration (min 5 years)
• Working knowledge of RFP’s, RFQ’s, required.
• Knowledge of R&D processes, GLP’s, GMP’s desirable.
• APICS (CPIM OR CSCP) or ISM (CPM) certification a plus.
• Working knowledge of MRP II system and computer system. MS D365 and SAP a plus

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Supply Chain / Operations.
• Hands on Purchasing experience in Mechanical and Electronic commodities.
• 10 years in purchasing within manufacturing industries

About Hamilton

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Commitment to sustainable design
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more)
• Solid Stable Company
• Drug free workplace

EEO - It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Mid Salary