Strategic Purchasing Manager — Lead Supply Chain & Vendors

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401K with company match

PTO for rest and relaxation

Gym reimbursement

Employee training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Community service and philanthropic

Employee appreciation events

Employee discounts and referral

Job summary

Emerald Technologies in Brea, CA is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for contract manufacturing operations. You will influence strategy, develop supplier relationships, ensure compliance, and guide a purchasing team to meet production and business goals.

The role requires 3–5 years of purchasing experience, 2–4 years of supervisory experience, and strong negotiation and leadership abilities. A BS degree is preferred and ERP/Microsoft Office proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience required.
• Minimum 2-4 years of supervisory/management experience required.
• Experience in contract manufacturing or a related industry strongly preferred.
• Electronics manufacturing experience with working knowledge of PCB/PCBA strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills with proven problem-solving capabilities and strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ERP tools strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain purchasing procedures and best practices to drive operational excellence.
• Evaluate supplier performance, negotiate contracts and pricing, and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage inventory requirements and manufacturing objectives.
• Optimize inventory performance through cost reduction and supplier performance improvements.
• Lead the materials quoting process with strategy, accuracy, and on-time delivery.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and manage the purchasing team, including performance management and staffing decisions.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor relationships

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Emerald Technologies in Brea, CA is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for contract manufacturing operations. You will influence strategy, develop supplier relationships, ensure compliance, and guide a purchasing team to meet production and business goals.

The role requires 3–5 years of purchasing experience, 2–4 years of supervisory experience, and strong negotiation and leadership abilities. A BS degree is preferred and ERP/Microsoft Office proficiency is expected.