Purchasing Manager

Dormakaba•Chino, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

dormakaba is seeking a Purchasing Manager based in Chino, CA. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for providing leadership and management of the Purchasing team in Chino, while collaborating with dormakaba purchasing professionals within the region and globally. The Purchasing Manager works closely with the local engineering, production, production planning and other key company departments to source and deliver materials such as fabricated sheet metal components, machined parts, and electrical components from a wide array of domestic and overseas vendors. This position has general responsibility in ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of products and materials used in our manufacturing and assembly processes, including service contracts and capital equipment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
APICS certification
Overseas buying experience

Responsibilities

Oversee Purchasing department activities at the plant level, and provide leadership and management for the local Purchasing team
Interact and collaborate with dormakaba purchasing professionals within the region and globally, in addition to collaborating with multiple departments within the plant
Plan and develop purchasing strategies related to and supporting dormakaba regional and corporate objectives
Lead and monitor continuous improvement activities that are providing for new sources, products, materials, processes, and ideas to ensure cost savings and operational efficiency
Manage and coordinate projects to improve the overall efficiency of the purchasing and materials functions