Purchasing Manager

Silicon Valley Recruiting•Union City, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

An established electronics manufacturing company in Union City, California, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement operations, supplier relationships, and material availability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role combines day-to-day purchasing with leadership of a small team. The position focuses on sourcing electronic components, connectors, cable assemblies, and other manufacturing materials while supporting production needs and supply reliability. The Purchasing Manager works with Production, Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Operations to address material needs and manufacturing priorities. The role also contributes to supplier strategy, cost improvements, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement in purchasing and supply chain processes. The schedule is primarily onsite, approximately four days per week. The position is full-time and direct hire, with compensation of $130,000–$150,000.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience purchasing electronic components, connectors, cable assemblies, wire harnesses, or related electromechanical materials.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing purchasing processes, BOMs, material planning, and inventory management.
Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Demonstrated supplier sourcing, negotiation, and cost-reduction experience.
Ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities and respond effectively to changing production requirements.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience coordinating purchasing activities across manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, or Materials Manager.
Experience supervising or mentoring purchasing personnel.
Background in electronics manufacturing, cable assembly manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or interconnect products.
Experience managing domestic and international supplier relationships.
Familiarity with PPV, supplier scorecards, and procurement performance metrics.
Experience supporting high-mix or custom manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Manage daily purchasing and procurement activities to ensure timely availability of materials and components for manufacturing operations.
Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers of electronic components, connectors, cable assemblies, and related manufacturing materials.
Lead and support a purchasing team of approximately two to three employees, including guidance, training, and performance oversight.
Review bills of materials (BOMs), purchasing requirements, inventory levels, and production schedules to anticipate material needs.
Use ERP/MRP systems to manage purchase orders, supplier lead times, material requirements, and inventory availability.
Negotiate supplier pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and purchasing agreements to improve cost competitiveness and supply reliability.
Monitor open purchase orders, expedite critical materials, and resolve supplier delivery or quality issues.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Operations to address material shortages and support manufacturing priorities.
Identify opportunities to reduce purchasing costs, improve supplier performance, and optimize inventory levels.
Monitor purchasing metrics, including purchase price variance (PPV), supplier performance, material availability, and cost savings.
Develop and maintain relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing processes, supplier management, and supply chain efficiency.