Strategic Purchasing Manager (Manufacturing)

dormakaba Americas; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation

Parental Leave

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Learn and Grow Program

LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Corporate Discounts

Job summary

dormakaba Americas in Chino, CA, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the plant’s purchasing team and align with regional and global procurement strategies. You will collaborate with engineering, production, planning, and other departments to source fabricated sheet metal, machined parts, and electrical components from domestic and overseas vendors, ensuring timely, cost-effective supply.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic sourcing, and continuous improvement to drive cost savings and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing/buying experience in a mid-sized manufacturing environment with prior supervisory responsibility.
• Strong analytical skills with understanding of S&OP processes.
• Independent sourcing of fabricated sheet metal, machined, and electromechanical components.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing drawings and ability to interact with engineers.
• Excellent procurement and purchasing functions knowledge; familiarity with inventory control and MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Purchasing department activities at the plant level and lead the local team.
• Collaborate with regional and global dormakaba purchasing professionals and with multiple plant departments.
• Plan and develop purchasing strategies aligned with regional and corporate objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to source new materials, products, and processes for cost savings.
• Manage projects to improve efficiency of purchasing and materials functions.

Skills

Purchasing management

Analytical skills

S&OP processes

Independent sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

APICS certification

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

dormakaba Americas in Chino, CA, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the plant’s purchasing team and align with regional and global procurement strategies. You will collaborate with engineering, production, planning, and other departments to source fabricated sheet metal, machined parts, and electrical components from domestic and overseas vendors, ensuring timely, cost-effective supply.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic sourcing, and continuous improvement to drive cost savings and