Purchasing Manager

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Union City (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

RIM Recruitment Professionals in Union City, California is seeking a hands-on Purchasing Manager to lead daily procurement for electronic components, cable materials, and manufacturing supplies while supervising a small purchasing team.

This hybrid role (four onsite days per week) reports to the VP of Supply Chain and collaborates with production, receiving, and engineering to maintain inventory, support schedules, and drive cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in purchasing or procurement, electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Experience supervising purchasing personnel.
• Strong knowledge of electronic component sourcing, BOMs, supplier negotiations, and material availability.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing inventory processes.
• Knowledge of JIT purchasing, blanket PO, and Kanban.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships, shortages, and changing production priorities.
• Analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and standard business applications.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Balance hands-on purchasing with team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily purchasing activities for electronic components, BOMs, and materials; obtain quotes and negotiate pricing and delivery.
• Supervise and mentor a 2–3 person purchasing team; prioritize purchasing based on production requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor on-time delivery, pricing, and conduct supplier reviews.
• Maintain inventory levels; coordinate with manufacturing, receiving, and production to resolve shortages; support JIT.
• Track KPIs and prepare reports on purchasing activity and cost savings.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Team leadership

ERP/MRP

BOMs

Electronic components sourcing

Negotiation

Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purchasing Manager – Electronics Manufacturing

Location: Union City, CA | Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Anticipated 4 Days Onsite Per Week | Employment Type: Full-Time | Industry: Electronics Manufacturing / Cable Assemblies | Department: Supply Chain | Reports To: VP of Supply Chain | Direct Reports: 2–3 Purchasing Team Members

Position Overview: Our client, an established manufacturer specializing in electronic components and cable assembly solutions, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead day-to-day procurement activities and supervise a small purchasing team. This is a hands‑on management position combining supplier negotiations, component sourcing, inventory management, and purchasing team leadership. The Purchasing Manager will play a critical role in controlling material costs, maintaining inventory availability, supporting manufacturing schedules, and ensuring on‑time customer deliveries. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in electronics manufacturing procurement, experience managing or mentoring buyers, and the ability to work closely with production, receiving, and supply chain leadership. The position is based in Union City, California, with an anticipated schedule of four days onsite per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing & Component Sourcing: Oversee daily purchasing activities for electronic components, cable assembly materials, and manufacturing supplies. Review bills of materials (BOMs) to evaluate component pricing, availability, lead times, and potential part discrepancies. Obtain competitive supplier quotations and negotiate pricing, purchasing terms, and delivery commitments. Identify alternative sources and cross‑reference components to improve availability and reduce material costs. Support purchasing requirements for quick‑turn orders and changing production priorities. Review material costs to support product margins and customer delivery requirements. Utilize existing inventory when evaluating new purchasing requirements and supplier quotations.
• Team Leadership & Purchasing Operations: Supervise, train, and mentor a team of approximately 2–3 purchasing employees. Assign and prioritize purchasing activities based on production requirements and customer commitments. Monitor team performance, purchasing accuracy, and responsiveness to material shortages. Establish purchasing procedures, best practices, and process improvements. Support employee development and promote accountability across purchasing operations. Partner with the VP of Supply Chain to improve purchasing efficiency and departmental performance.
• Supplier Management & Cost Reduction: Develop and maintain strong relationships with component manufacturers, distributors, and key suppliers. Monitor supplier performance related to on‑time delivery, product quality, pricing, and service. Conduct regular supplier reviews and address performance issues. Lead cost‑reduction initiatives and identify opportunities to improve gross margins. Monitor purchase price variances (PPV) and implement corrective actions. Participate in supplier selection, negotiations, and periodic supplier audits as needed.
• Inventory Management & Manufacturing Support: Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete materials. Monitor material shortages, overdue purchase orders, and supplier delivery commitments. Coordinate with manufacturing, receiving, and production teams to resolve material availability issues. Support just‑in‑time (JIT) deliveries and timely release of production kits. Review purchasing and expediting reports to maintain production schedules. Manage blanket purchase orders based on customer forecasts and anticipated production requirements. Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records within the ERP/MRP system.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Track purchasing KPIs, including supplier on‑time delivery, material shortages, cost savings, and inventory performance. Prepare reports on purchasing activity, supplier performance, and cost‑related issues. Maintain accurate supplier pricing, lead times, and component information. Recommend improvements to purchasing processes, supplier management, and inventory control. Support applicable quality management and ISO‑related procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within electronics manufacturing or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising, leading, or mentoring purchasing personnel.
• Strong understanding of electronic component sourcing, BOMs, supplier negotiations, and material availability.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing inventory processes.
• Knowledge of JIT purchasing, blanket purchase orders, and Kanban practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships, material shortages, and changing production priorities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business applications.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with production, engineering, receiving, and supply chain teams.
• Ability to balance hands‑on purchasing responsibilities with team leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field.
• Experience purchasing cable assemblies, connectors, wire harnesses, and electronic components.
• Previous supervisory responsibility for a small purchasing team.
• Experience with component cross‑referencing and alternative sourcing.
• Knowledge of ISO quality management standards.
• Experience monitoring supplier KPIs, purchase price variances, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Experience supporting high‑mix, low‑volume or quick‑turn manufacturing operations.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced, hands‑on purchasing professional who enjoys leading a small team while remaining actively involved in supplier negotiations, component sourcing, and inventory management. This opportunity is particularly well‑suited for a current Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Supervisor, Procurement Lead, or Senior Buyer with demonstrated leadership experience who is ready to take ownership of a purchasing department.

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