Strategic Purchasing & Materials Manager

VJ Technologies, Inc.; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VJ Technologies, Inc. in Bohemia, NY seeks a Manager of Purchasing/Procurement to oversee purchasing of electro-mechanical parts, materials and services, aligning with project schedules and quality standards.

You'll coordinate with Production, Project Management and suppliers, use ERP/MRP systems and BOMs for accuracy, and drive cost reductions while maintaining delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience purchasing electro-mechanical parts and components.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Familiarity running ERP planning module for project specific requirements (not according to forecast).
• Experience reading BOMs and CAD/project SOW.

Responsibilities

• Purchase finished goods, raw materials, semi-finished products, components and services from vendors with just-in-time alignment to project schedules.
• Manage all purchasing and project-based material planning within the ERP system.
• Coordinate material requirements, schedules and costing with Production and Project Management.
• Lead remote purchasing team activities and ensure BOMs align with CAD drawings and project SOW.
• Review impact of Engineering Change Requests on schedule and pricing.
• Research and qualify new suppliers; evaluate quotes to select best vendor.
• Ensure on-time delivery and manage supplier relationships to optimize lead times and costs.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

BOM reading

Blueprint reading

Multitasking

MS Office

Decision making

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MRP

Job description

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Manager, Purchasing/Procurement

New York, Bohemia, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1249

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for purchasing, logistics and material flow and material planning of contracted and non-contracted goods and services to meet established quality, pricing, and schedule requirements.

Job Description:

• Responsible for purchasing finished goods, raw materials, semi-finished products, components and services from vendors employing a just in time philosophy that would be in sync with the Project Schedule requirements
• Properly manage all purchasing and project based material planning within the ERP system
• Direct point of contact for Production and Project Management for material requirements, schedules and costing.
• Coordinate and verify activities for remote purchasing team
• Verify BOMs against CAD drawings and project SOW to ensure order accuracy.
• Review impact of all pending Engineering Change Requests upon schedule and pricing.
• Research, identify and assess new suppliers
• Evaluate and compare vendor quotes to select the most desirable supplier.
• Ensure Suppliers provide quality materials on-time and resolve material issues and material returns when expectations are not met.
• Coordinate and work directly with suppliers, management, and logistics teams to schedule, expedite, and track deliveries to ensure schedules are met.
• Verify and review project based purchase requisitions for accuracy and confirmation of receipt of material against schedule.
• Work closely with team to effectively take advantage of trends
• Visits suppliers' facilities toqualify them as new sources and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems.
• Oversee all logistics activities
• Establish good business relationship with suppliers to allow for improved leadtimes, better pricing and facilitation of problem resolutions.
• Work in facility in East Haven, CT approximately once every two weeks.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience purchasing electro-mechanical parts and components

• At least two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory or management role

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

• Familiarity running ERP planning module for project specific requirements (not according to forecast)

• Experience working with BOMS and ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams and to identify electronic components

• Strong communication skills that will allow for effective oral and written communication with suppliers and internal customers.

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Must be highly organized and able to multi task in an extremely dynamic environment

• Proficiency in MS Office applications and prior experience working with an MRP or ERP system

• Must have sound decision making skills with the ability to exercise good judgment

• US Citizen or permanent resident able to successfully pass background test and drug screening.

• Prior experience working with fabricators and subcontractors

• Familiarity working according to quality standards and procedures

• Strategic sourcing experience

• Prior experience working for a capital equipment or electro-mechanical system manufacturing Company.

• Familiarity working with domestic and international freight forwarders and shipping Companies.

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, walk, bend and stand

• Expected to effectively communicate in person, on phone, and via email and other electronic devices on a continual and repetitive basis.

• Will need to repeatedly use hands to finger, handle, feel and operate standard office equipment

• Day to day responsibilities will require lifting, moving, carrying and maneuvering materials up to 50 pounds alone; heavier with assistance.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner