Pay: $85,000.00 per year

Job description:

Position: Purchasing Manager (Supply Chain Manager) -_ Direct Hire_ Location: Westminster, MD 21157 Shift: 1st Salary $85,000 / Annually Full-Time - 8 hours Monday to Friday Interview: In-Person Ability to Commute to Westminster, MD

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement processes and ensure the efficient acquisition of goods and services. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, a solid understanding of inventory management, and experience with sourcing materials. This role is crucial in maintaining optimal inventory levels while ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality in our supply chain operations. The purchasing manager must have at least 10+ years’ experience in a production environment and hold a degree in Business Management.

Job Responsibilities include:

Manage Senior Buyer Negotiate pricing, process purchase orders and track delivery Attend meetings as required. Management, daily stand-up, supplier status, etc. Work cross-functionally with sales, accounting and Program Managers to support production Resolve discrepancies with suppliers regarding certs, pricing, etc. Identify opportunities to reduce costs and enhance overall purchasing process Identify and onboard new suppliers, manage NDAs, set up new vendors in QAD. Manage supplier performance to meet schedules Create Small Business Plans for jobs over $750,000 Maintain Small Business Spreadsheets monthly Report Small Business Figures to government every 6 months and create year-end report Contact supplier regarding non-conformances and request RMA. Create and send reports to upper management regarding monthly activities and cost savings Visit suppliers when necessary to resolve quality issues, start new projects, etc. Show initiative to take on more responsibilities Fill in for Senior Buyer while they are on PTO Plan, quote, write requisitions and order parts for Production jobs Request certs, FAI and other documents from suppliers Take actions based on ECOs. Manager GIDEP alerts when required Occasionally manage material outside of the ERP system Responsible for supporting and ensuring compliance to AS9100 Quality Management Systems

Job Qualifications include:

BS degree in Business Management or similar Ability to work and succeed in a fast-paced, dead-driven environment while demonstrating superior communication, team building and leadership skills Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment Knowledge/understanding of Government contractor purchasing requirements, Federal Acquisition Requirements DFAR and local laws, and the ability to apply them in the procurements of commodities and services Knowledge of and experience with AS9100 Quality Management Systems. Microsoft Office proficiency MRP/ERP experience required, Knowledge of QAD helpful Must have good attendance 10-15 years’ experience purchasing in a production environment Must be a good negotiator Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing is helpful, Lean / 6 Sigma Greenbelt or higher a plus Willing to travel domestically and occasionally internationally Ability to work in the office on all days assigned – This is NOT a remote position

Key Words: Negotiator, AS9100 Quality Managment Systems, MRP/ERP, QAD, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma Greenbelt, Travel, MS Office, Federal Acquisition

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Company DescriptionSince our inception in 1967, Augmentation, Inc. has garnered a large and diversified base of clientele whose need for qualified personnel encompasses a wide field of temporary and permanent technical expertise. This being the case, assignment at an Augmentation, Inc. client places you at some of the top corporations in the nation, from industry leaders to potentially lucrative start-ups in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering.Company DescriptionSince our inception in 1967, Augmentation, Inc. has garnered a large and diversified base of clientele whose need for qualified personnel encompasses a wide field of temporary and permanent technical expertise. This being the case, assignment at an Augmentation, Inc. client places you at some of the top corporations in the nation, from industry leaders to potentially lucrative start-ups in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering.