Purchasing Manager

Decimal Engineering•Coral Springs, FL

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead and optimize our purchasing operations. This role is critical to maintaining uninterrupted production by ensuring the timely and cost-effective flow of materials, supplies, and services. The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of hands-on execution and strategic thinking, along with proven leadership in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Core Values Alignment – Purchasing Manager At Decimal Engineering, how we work is just as important as what we do. This role is expected to consistently demonstrate the following core values: Sense of Urgency – Acts quickly and decisively to resolve supply issues, prevent downtime, and support production schedules without compromising quality or compliance. Own It – Takes full responsibility for purchasing outcomes, supplier performance, and team results. Proactively identifies risks and follows through to resolution. Integrity – Conducts all supplier negotiations and purchasing decisions ethically, transparently, and in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements. Creativity – Finds smart, practical solutions to supply chain challenges, cost pressures, and material constraints through alternative sourcing, negotiation, and process improvement. Service Excellence – Treats internal teams and external suppliers as partners, ensuring clear communication, reliability, and consistent support to production and leadership.

Requirements

High School Diploma required; additional business education preferred
Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in sheet metal manufacturing
Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in purchasing or supply chain management
Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Made2Manage experience a plus)
Solid understanding of inventory control and business fundamentals
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to consistently work 45–50 hours per week in a fast-paced environment
Physical ability to meet operational requirements (sight and hearing correctable to normal)

Responsibilities

Lead and manage purchasing operations to support demanding production schedules
Direct and develop the Purchasing Team to drive efficiency, accountability, and performance
Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders, contracts, pricing, and cost data
Build and strengthen supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and value
Develop and maintain an approved supplier list and supplier performance metrics
Implement and manage supplier evaluation and continuous improvement programs
Audit purchasing processes and work instructions; identify gaps and drive documentation improvements
Ensure compliance with ISO, AS9100, ITAR, and DFAR requirements
Monitor market trends, material availability, and pricing volatility; recommend proactive strategies
Communicate critical purchasing updates to internal stakeholders