Purchasing Manager

Emerald Technologies•Brea, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerald Technologies is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities supporting its contract manufacturing operations in Brea, California. The role shapes purchasing strategy, develops supplier relationships, ensures compliance, and leads a purchasing team while partnering with other functions to support production and business goals. The Purchasing Manager oversees the purchasing department’s daily operations to support production schedules and ensure materials and services are sourced on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. The role also develops purchasing procedures and best practices, improves inventory and supplier performance, manages the materials quoting process, and recruits, develops, and manages team members. This is a salaried, full-time position, approximately 40 hours per week. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary based on business needs and coverage requirements, and occasional additional hours may be required. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR because the position requires access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
Minimum of 2–4 years of supervisory or management experience.
Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Proven problem-solving capabilities and strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining a positive and supportive team culture.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in contract manufacturing or a related industry.
Electronics manufacturing experience with working knowledge of PCB/PCBA.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), relevant ERP systems, and tools such as timekeeping software, reporting tools, and performance management platforms.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations and activities of the purchasing department to support production schedules and source materials and services on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
Develop, implement, and maintain purchasing procedures, work instructions, and best practices.
Evaluate supplier performance, negotiate contracts and pricing agreements, review product quality, and maintain vendor relationships.
Collaborate with production, planning, operations, and other cross-functional teams to manage inventory requirements and support manufacturing objectives.
Optimize inventory performance through cost-reduction initiatives, inventory management, excess inventory reduction, and supplier performance improvements.
Monitor and reduce purchasing variances while supporting profitability and financial performance goals.
Lead the materials quoting process, ensuring strategy, accuracy, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement.
Recruit, develop, mentor, and manage purchasing team members, including performance management, training, succession planning, and staffing decisions.