Senior Purchasing Manager

Stellant Systems•Melville, NY

2d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Overview Job Title: Senior Purchasing Manager Job Location: Melville, NY Salary: $140,000-$160,000/yr Responsibilities Provide strategic direction and leadership to the manufacturing team to achieve production targets. Manage team of Buyers. Develop team chemistry and set up development/training opportunities for team. Review and examine purchase requisitions assigned for proper descriptions of items, part numbers, specifications, etc., and place orders for same in accordance with established policies. Read and interpret drawings required to purchase Machined and Sheetmetal fabricated parts, dipped and vacuum brazed assemblies, Printed Circuit Boards (PCB’s) and Flex Circuits; and Source Control Drawings (SCD’s) for complex parts. Establish sources of supply that will ensure reasonable pricing, dependable shipment, and reliable quality. Solicits quotes and selects suppliers. Purchase electrical and mechanical components (IC’s, Resistors, Capacitors, Connectors, etc.); Printed Circuit Boards (PCB’s) and Flex Circuits; fabricated machined and sheet metal parts; complex electro-mechanical assemblies in accordance with Source Control Drawings (SCD’s); Harnesses, Cable assemblies and RF Coaxial Cable Assemblies. Track, expedite, follow up and administer open purchase orders. Obtain bids and issue PO’s for Contract Manufacturing (CM) services of consigned and turnkey assemblies. Management of contract manufacturers to ensure on-time delivery of quality products and resolution of issues. Develop, analyze and present KPI for the purchasing department to leadership. Provide timely communication of vendor issues with other departments and program managers. Maintains necessary liaison between all departments within the Company and vendors to ensure maximum efficiency. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years’ experience or Master’s degree with 6 years’ experience purchasing of electronic and electromechanical parts preferably in the RF Defense industry. 6+ years’ experience in purchasing electronic and electromechanical parts preferably in the RF Commercial Military industry Experience working with ITAR, DFARS, and FAR regulations. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience writing technical specifications and other technical documents Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years’ experience or Master’s degree with 6 years’ experience purchasing of electronic and electromechanical parts preferably in the RF Defense industry.
6+ years’ experience in purchasing electronic and electromechanical parts preferably in the RF Commercial Military industry
Experience working with ITAR, DFARS, and FAR regulations.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience writing technical specifications and other technical documents

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and leadership to the manufacturing team to achieve production targets.
Manage team of Buyers. Develop team chemistry and set up development/training opportunities for team.
Review and examine purchase requisitions assigned for proper descriptions of items, part numbers, specifications, etc., and place orders for same in accordance with established policies.
Read and interpret drawings required to purchase Machined and Sheetmetal fabricated parts, dipped and vacuum brazed assemblies, Printed Circuit Boards (PCB’s) and Flex Circuits; and Source Control Drawings (SCD’s) for complex parts.
Establish sources of supply that will ensure reasonable pricing, dependable shipment, and reliable quality. Solicits quotes and selects suppliers.
Purchase electrical and mechanical components (IC’s, Resistors, Capacitors, Connectors, etc.); Printed Circuit Boards (PCB’s) and Flex Circuits; fabricated machined and sheet metal parts; complex electro-mechanical assemblies in accordance with Source Control Drawings (SCD’s); Harnesses, Cable assemblies and RF Coaxial Cable Assemblies.
Track, expedite, follow up and administer open purchase orders.
Obtain bids and issue PO’s for Contract Manufacturing (CM) services of consigned and turnkey assemblies. Management of contract manufacturers to ensure on-time delivery of quality products and resolution of issues.
Develop, analyze and present KPI for the purchasing department to leadership.
Provide timely communication of vendor issues with other departments and program managers. Maintains necessary liaison between all departments within the Company and vendors to ensure maximum efficiency.