Job Title: Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing
We're seeking an experienced and motivated Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer to lead our procurement efforts and help streamline purchasing operations within our manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on role that involves vendor negotiation, inventory oversight, and managing a small purchasing team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong attention to detail and a background in buying materials and components for power transmission and machine shops.
Manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms
Oversee the performance and development of purchasing team members
Place and track orders for raw materials, tooling, and industrial components
Collaborate with Shipping & Receiving to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
Maintain inventory levels and reorder stock as needed
Source and purchase products for power transmission, including conveyor, electrical, and hydraulic components
Buy tooling and raw materials for machine shop operations
Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure quality and reliability
5+ years of experience as a manufacturing buyer or purchasing manager (required)
Experience managing a purchasing team (preferred)
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with Superdos OS (a plus)
Proven experience purchasing for power transmission, machine shop tooling, and raw materials
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package including:
401(k) with company match
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.