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Purchasing Manager

BriteLab

Purchasing Manager

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    BRITELAB - WHERE PRODUCT INNOVATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS CONVERGE!

    Imagine working on the front lines of the 4th Industrial Revolution. Where AI-Base robotics and automation form the foundation for the mechanization of the Internet. As the total solutions provider of factory automated and material handling products and services to semiconductor chip and equipment makers worldwide, our technology depends on finding and hiring the best and the brightest employees. We know that a dynamic team of exceptional employees is essential to our growth.  

    JOB TITLE: PURCHASING MANAGER

    JOB SUMMARY:

    The Purchasing Manager will oversee and direct the activities of the purchasing department. This includes implementing best practices and driving supply chain process improvements.

    DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of materials, parts, components and equipment.
    • Directs the activities of buyers to accomplish company objectives.
    • Negotiate, develop, and implement contracts with suppliers, inclusive of reviewing and redlining contracts and statements of work.
    • Ensure that New Product Development is supported to ensure on-time and on-cost product releases.
    • Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management
    • Provides coaching and develops the team to ensure all weekly, monthly, and annual goal are achieved.
    • Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
    • Establishes inventory forecast and ensures inventory targets are met.
    • Works cross-functionally to coordinate purchasing activities with supply chain, manufacturing and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
    • Identify, achieve, and report on savings and other KPI’s linked to supplier performance.
    • Reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount.
    • Develops policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities.
    • Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
    • Holds employees and self-accountable for daily activities and administer performance evaluations as required.
    • Ensures incoming material is properly routed.
    • Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity.  
    • Recommends cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing.
    • Works internally to assist in addressing all aspects of material management including procurement support, project support, pricing, and material availability.
    • Manages elevated emergency situations, part shortages and expedites when necessary
    • Identify supplier improvement opportunities, including cost reduction, improved logistics and stocking programs.

     

    REQUIRED SKILLS:

    • Proficiency in pcMRP, MS Office Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
    • High energy, strong work ethic, adaptive, able to meet tight deadlines
    • Customer Service (interfacing) skills, effective listener and professional
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate cross-functionally
    • Strong interpersonal skills, with a desire to work as part of a team

     

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (6-8years)
    • Purchasing/Material Planning experience within the manufacturing sector
    • Solid understanding of MRP/ERP systems and applications, BOM structures, ECO’s, and material planning procedures
    • Demonstrated ability as a self-starter that follows instructions and completes task on time with general to minimal supervision.
    • Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others. Understanding of business and management principles
    • Demonstrate understanding of MRP and material planning concepts
    • Strong background in supply chain management
    • Strong Communication skills
    • Experience working directly with customers
    • Ability to delegate and manage key department responsibilities, goals and objectives
    • Strong skills in MS Office including Work and Excel
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
    • APICS, NAPM/ISM training or certification and ERP (pc/MRP) systems proficiency a plus.

     

    Company Description

    BriteLab is a semiconductor robotics, Automated Material Handling Equipment (AMHS) and industrial automation company providing propriety technology and full spectrum product development & commercialization solutions to OEM’s building complex optical, mechatronic and electro-mechanical products and systems.