Purchasing Supervisor

CALIBER SALES ENGINEERING INC•Sunrise, FL

6d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Supervisor will support CSE sales and manufacturing activities by overseeing the Purchasing Department in working on parts sourcing and procurement. This role is with an Export Management Company in the Aviation, Radar, Defense Electronics Industry with 39 years in business, located in Sunrise, Florida.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years applicable work experience.
Experience in Job Costing
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of inventory control and purchasing strategies.
Experience reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.
Experience dealing with suppliers and negotiations.
Knowledge of ISO 9001.
Ability to work effectively in a professional manner.
Superior problem -solving skills.
Strong and engaging interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to multi-task and display good time management.
Must display Cultural Sensitivity and work as a team.

Nice To Haves

Electronics/ Aviation/ Defense/ Manufacturing experience a plus.
Quantum experience a plus
Experience and knowledge on purchasing hazardous materials, shelf life, and licensable material a plus

Responsibilities

Research Caliber database and Complete market research.
Work closely on sourcing and pricing negotiation of components, including but not limited to electronic components, including semiconductors, PCB assemblies, connectors, electromechanical parts, and related equipment.
Interpret Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPB), BOMs, and OEM part lists to validate sourcing accuracy.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations such as Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Interpret and apply contractual flow down requirements to suppliers, ensuring all regulatory and customer-specific clauses are properly communicated and enforced.
Convert requisitions to purchase orders and place purchase orders with suppliers and principals once customer order is received.
Develop and maintain relationships with authorized distributors and qualified independent suppliers.
Manage purchase orders, address, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Serve as a key interface between Engineering, Production, quality and suppliers, aligning technical requirements, resolving issues, and ensuring delivery expectations are met.
Collaborate with Engineering to evaluate part interchangeability, substitutions, and obsolescence risks, supporting sourcing decisions.
Support and enforce counterfeit risk mitigation strategies.
Perform Job Costing analysis, working with Sales, Engineering, and Production to provide input and analysis.
Request vendor surveys / Complete supplier’s survey if visiting a prospective supplier.
Research PO / inventory discrepancies and ability to reconcile them.
Make recommendations on cost reduction and process improvement opportunities to the Vice President Operations and Quality Manager.
Lead weekly Purchasing Status meetings.
Work with Finance Department on ensuring credit terms are established and payments are released in accordance with contracts.
Work with Quality Manager on ISO compliance and audits as it pertains to the Purchasing department.
Run reports, create Excel spreadsheets, work on special projects and all other duties as assigned by VP.
Provide feedback to Production Planning, Purchasing, Production, Receiving and other Supply Chain departments regarding availability of raw materials and supplies.
Work to set up new suppliers.
Oversee all Purchasing Functions within the company.