Purchasing Manager
Core
Lead operational purchasing teams to ensure timely availability of electronic materials and components for manual assembly lines, ensuring production continuity and compliance with manufacturing plans.
Role type
Senior IC Purchasing Manager (Electronics Manufacturing)
Builds
Production continuity for manual assembly lines in electronics manufacturing
Domain
Electronics manufacturing / Industrial supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
MRP/ERP (SAP preferred), Electronic components and BOMs, High-variability material planning, Inventory and obsolescence control, Lead times and international logistics, Team leadership, Operational discipline, Crisis management, Production sequencing prioritization
Preferred skills
Experience supporting assembly lines (ideally manual), Contractual coordination with sourcing teams
Technologies
SAP, MRP, ERP
Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and evaluate the team of buyers/expediters; Ensure proper execution of MRP for electronic materials; Lead daily tracking of critical materials for production; Monitor delivery performance (OTD, quantity compliance, lead time); Maintain optimal inventory levels while avoiding line stoppages; Act as the central point in critical supply situations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC