Purchasing Supervisor: Lead & Optimize Global Sourcing

MaxLinear; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with ESPP

Paid time off

Job summary

MaxLinear is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor in Irvine, CA to review requisitions, issue and monitor POs, and lead the purchasing team. The role emphasizes data analysis, process improvements, and compliance with policies. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in purchasing (or a Masters with 5+ years), strong Excel skills, and ERP experience.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered. Join a global NASDAQ-listed company delivering RF, analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, managing full requisition process, and sourcing a range of materials.
• supervisory experience, providing guidance for career growth and development

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions, ensuring price, description, vendor, and approval routing are correct.
• Issue, monitor, and maintain purchase orders (POs), and provide updates, follow-up, and assist in receiving and invoice issues
• Lead Purchasing staff in daily tasks and provide training and mentoring
• Conduct data analysis and provide reports to Accounting and Finance
• Provide guidance on handling purchases based on amount, category, currency, entity, country, and non-standard requirements
• Train others on the purchasing process and maintain training materials
• Provide documentation requested by auditors
• Initiate process improvements to streamline purchasing

Skills

Purchasing

Team leadership

Communication

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain or Business Administration

Masters (optional)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

MaxLinear is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor in Irvine, CA to review requisitions, issue and monitor POs, and lead the purchasing team. The role emphasizes data analysis, process improvements, and compliance with policies. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in purchasing (or a Masters with 5+ years), strong Excel skills, and ERP experience.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered. Join a global NASDAQ-listed company delivering RF, analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor