Purchasing Manager - MC TEST SERVICE : Job Details

We are hiring now for a Purchasing Manager - Join the SMTC Team!Company Overview: At SMTC Corporation, we are driven by a clear purpose: We believe we enhance people's lives and our world every day. Our vision is to be an inspiring organization that earns the trust and admiration of our customers. As the best-in-class EMS provider, we strive to achieve the highest industry returns, driven by our passionate and dedicated employees.Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive salary package with 401K and company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Medical HRA Plan
• Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development

Position Overview: The Purchasing Manager plans, directs, or coordinates the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services.Responsibilities:

• Manage and Direct a Purchasing Team of Buyers
• Sustained cost reduction activities within the Supply Base to achieve corporate annual goals
• Matrix Training and Development of all team members for a scalable solution for the company's planned growth
• Work with and coordinate similar purchasing activities across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Manage and Implement continuous improvement within the function
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship among the supply chain
• Responsible for key supplier metric management
• Responsible for new supplier identification and qualification
• Initiate programs for the control of Excess and Obsolete Inventory
• Strong Customer interface for collaborative management of strategic suppliers initiatives
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience for the Purchasing Manager:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience of education and applicable experience
• 7+ years' experience in Materials management with 3+ years in a leadership position.
• Certifications in CPIM, APICS a plus
• Understanding of Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
• A working knowledge of SMT manufacturing and the common commodities required in the manufacturing process
• An understanding and familiarity of custom engineered components used in a manufacturing - assembly environment
• Understanding of the Materials process flow from demand to shipment
• Planning experience within a Manufacturing environment
• Ability to evaluate and drive solutions

Application Process: If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience required, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your updated resume highlighting your qualifications to the posting. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the SMTC team!SMTC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.If you require assistance completing this application due to a disability, please contact Human Resources to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.