Purchasing Manager
Miltec Manufacturing - Join a Team Where Your Impact Is Felt on Every Product We Manufacture
Purchasing Manager| Location: On-site | Status: Full-Time
Why This Role MattersEvery product Miltec ships starts with the materials you secure. As our Purchasing Manager, you won't be a back-office order-taker - you'll be the strategist behind our supply chain, the relationship-builder who keeps production running smoothly, and the negotiator who directly protects our bottom line. If you take pride in turning supplier networks into competitive advantages, this is the role where your decisions are visible every single day.
What You'll Own- Supply strategy. Develop, evaluate, and expand a portfolio of qualified, reliable suppliers - including secondary sources that keep production running no matter what.
- Cost and quality outcomes. Drive price comparison analysis and vendor performance reviews that deliver real savings without compromising quality.
- On-time delivery. Build and run an effective expediting program so open purchase orders arrive when we need them.
- Smart inventory. Partner closely with the Materials Team and Production Planning to keep components and packaging flowing at the lowest possible inventory levels - no shortages, no buildups.
- Supplier relationships. Own supplier communications end to end: negotiating cost, resolving quality concerns, and keeping deliveries on schedule.
- Continuous improvement. Identify and recommend improvements that strengthen the entire supply chain operation.
- Team leadership. Supervise and develop our Purchasing Buyers.
- Cross-functional problem solving. Resolve procurement discrepancies by partnering with Accounts Payable, suppliers, and internal teams on invoice reconciliation.
What Success Looks Like- Production never waits on materials.
- Suppliers see you as a trusted, ethical, and professional partner.
- Inventory stays lean while availability stays high.
- Your process improvements are adopted and measurable.
What You BringRequired:- 5+ years of purchasing experience, ideally with a bachelor's degree in a related field (equivalent relevant experience welcome in lieu of a degree).
- Working knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP).
- Hands-on experience with inventory control or ERP system.
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills - you're as comfortable in a complex negotiation as you are writing a clear status update.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Experience with Ai to improve processes and workflows.
- Sharp attention to detail and the flexibility to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
That sets you apart:- Experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Background in an Engineer-to-Order environment.
What We Offer:- Competitive salary and benefits
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Flexible Working Schedules-
- Plan A - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 1 hour lunch (40 hours)
- Plan B - Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 1 hour lunch OR 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 30-minute lunch (40 hours) - Friday off
- Plan C - Tuesday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 1 hour lunch OR 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 30-minute lunch (40 hours) - Monday off
Ready to Apply?Submit your resume today!
As a general policy, Miltec does not sponsor employment visas upon hire or in the future.Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000 per year
