Argonaut Manufacturing Services

Manager, Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Argonaut Manufacturing Services$140K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or related field
  • 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain procurement
  • Strong knowledge of MRP, DRP, and MPS systems with ERP experience, preferably NetSuite
  • Ability to analyze Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and benchmark pricing
  • Proficiency in data analysis for cost and process efficiencies
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma preferred

Responsibilities

  • Ensure efficient execution of purchasing activities
  • Oversee purchasing of materials for manufacturing operations
  • Implement strategies to optimize inventory levels
  • Manage purchase orders for timely material supply
  • Resolve and escalate supply chain issues affecting delivery
  • Maintain data integrity of MRP master data elements
  • Establish strong supplier relationships and negotiate contracts
  • Collaborate with accounting for product costing accuracy
  • Lead root cause analysis for supply chain disruptions
  • Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
  • Collaborate with engineering on material phase-in/out for ECOs
  • Monitor supply chain KPIs and drive improvements
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and cGMP standards
  • Support ERP process improvements and troubleshoot discrepancies

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance (1x Annual Salary)
  • Voluntary Life Insurance Options
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
  • 10 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 10 Paid Holidays Annually
Full Job Description
Benefits and Pay Range

At Argonaut Manufacturing Services we value our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial future. Eligible employees enjoy:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Company-Paid Life Insurance (1x Annual Salary) • Voluntary Life Insurance Options • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching • 10 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) • 10 Paid Holidays Annually

The pay range for this position is $140,000.00 - 150,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as location, skills, education, experience, and other relevant qualifications.

Position Overview

The role plays a critical role, ensuring uninterrupted product supply while optimizing inventory investment and procurement efficiency. This role will oversee purchasing operations, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes. Additionally, this role will collaborate cross-functionally and support strategic supply chain initiatives to align supply with business objectives.

This role is 100% on-site position Monday - Friday 8 hours/day (excluding lunch break). Overtime, weekends and holidays may be required. Flexible start time between 7:00 am - 9:00 am with a consistent schedule. Exceptions to the schedule must be approved by the manager in advance.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Ensure efficient execution of purchasing activities
  • Oversee purchasing of materials for manufacturing in accordance with purchasing control processes
  • Implement strategies to optimize inventory levels, balancing service levels with inventory investments
  • Manage purchase orders and ensure timely supply of materials
  • Review, resolve, and escalate supply chain issues that impact delivery dates
  • Ensure data integrity of MRP master data elements (e.g., safety stock, cycle times, BOM accuracy, effectivity dates)
  • Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and contracts, and ensure vendor performance
  • Collaborate with the Accounting team to ensure accurate product costing and financial reporting
  • Lead root cause analysis and resolution of supply chain disruptions, implementing corrective actions
  • Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to align supply and demand
  • Collaborate with engineering on material phase-in/phase-out related to Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
  • Monitor supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure purchasing processes comply with ISO 13485, cGMP, and company quality systems
  • Support process improvements related to ERP (NetSuite) and material transactions
  • Troubleshoot inventory discrepancies and manufacturing variances, implementing corrective actions
  • This role currently does not manage employees but may assume supervisory responsibilities in the future based on organizational needs.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or related field
  • 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain/procurement, materials management or vendor management, preferably in a scientific and/or manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of MRP, DRP, and MPS systems with hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite preferred)
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyze TCO, benchmark pricing, and structure deals that balance value, risk, and speed
  • Ability to structure and analyze data to drive cost and process efficiencies
  • Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies (preferred)
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

About Argonaut Manufacturing Services

Argonaut Manufacturing Services is a contract manufacturing organization that provides a range of services to the life sciences industry. The company specializes in the production of medical devices, diagnostics, and biopharmaceuticals. Argonaut's services include product development, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Argonaut Manufacturing Services
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$50 million

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