East West Manufacturing
About the Role
Purchasing Manager
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East West Manufacturing
invites candidates to join a collaborative culture focused on improving the world’s safety, health, and sustainability. The role leads a five‑person purchasing team to support production, control costs, and drive operational excellence.
Job Summary The Purchasing / Supply Chain Manager oversees procurement, inventory, and supply chain activities, ensuring timely, cost‑effective, and reliable delivery of materials and components. The manager partners with internal stakeholders and vendors to support production and achieve cost savings.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead Purchasing Team: Direct activities of a 5‑person team, coach and mentor for best‑in‑class sourcing practices, and manage performance.
Inventory & Materials Management: Manage inventories, set targets, and develop policies to optimize working capital while ensuring material availability for production schedules and customer commitments.
Cost Savings & Value Creation: Initiate, track, and report cost‑saving initiatives through supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and process efficiencies, ensuring annual savings targets are met or exceeded.
Obsolescence Control: Reduce obsolete and excess inventory by collaborating with planning, engineering, and sales to implement disposition or repurposing strategies.
Supplier & Stakeholder Liaison: Resolve issues, align supply with demand, and maintain strong supplier performance standards.
Demand Planning Communication: Forecast needs with suppliers, production teams, and customers to reduce demand fluctuations and ensure reliable delivery performance.
Supply Chain Risk Mitigation: Identify and recommend actions to mitigate risks such as supplier dependency, geopolitical challenges, and logistics disruptions; implement contingency plans.
Company Culture & Vision: Promote East West’s core values and foster a positive, collaborative culture across teams.
Physical Requirements: Prolonged sitting at a desk, lifting up to 15 pounds, and use of a computer.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 5 years of supply chain management experience, with a strong background in purchasing electronic components.
Experience in an MRP environment (Epicor preferred).
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high‑performing team.
Strong analytical skills with experience in cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications such as CPM, CPSM, CPIM, or CSCP.
Strong negotiation skills with proven results in supplier contract management.
Experience in a manufacturing or electronics environment.
Familiarity with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
Track record of implementing supply chain risk mitigation strategies.
Key Competencies
Strategic Thinking – Align purchasing and supply chain activities with company goals.
Leadership & Team Development – Build, mentor, and motivate a results‑oriented team.
Problem‑Solving – Anticipate issues and develop innovative solutions.
Results Orientation – Consistently deliver cost savings, risk reduction, and process improvements.
Collaboration – Partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
East West is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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East West Manufacturing
invites candidates to join a collaborative culture focused on improving the world’s safety, health, and sustainability. The role leads a five‑person purchasing team to support production, control costs, and drive operational excellence.
Job Summary The Purchasing / Supply Chain Manager oversees procurement, inventory, and supply chain activities, ensuring timely, cost‑effective, and reliable delivery of materials and components. The manager partners with internal stakeholders and vendors to support production and achieve cost savings.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead Purchasing Team: Direct activities of a 5‑person team, coach and mentor for best‑in‑class sourcing practices, and manage performance.
Inventory & Materials Management: Manage inventories, set targets, and develop policies to optimize working capital while ensuring material availability for production schedules and customer commitments.
Cost Savings & Value Creation: Initiate, track, and report cost‑saving initiatives through supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and process efficiencies, ensuring annual savings targets are met or exceeded.
Obsolescence Control: Reduce obsolete and excess inventory by collaborating with planning, engineering, and sales to implement disposition or repurposing strategies.
Supplier & Stakeholder Liaison: Resolve issues, align supply with demand, and maintain strong supplier performance standards.
Demand Planning Communication: Forecast needs with suppliers, production teams, and customers to reduce demand fluctuations and ensure reliable delivery performance.
Supply Chain Risk Mitigation: Identify and recommend actions to mitigate risks such as supplier dependency, geopolitical challenges, and logistics disruptions; implement contingency plans.
Company Culture & Vision: Promote East West’s core values and foster a positive, collaborative culture across teams.
Physical Requirements: Prolonged sitting at a desk, lifting up to 15 pounds, and use of a computer.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 5 years of supply chain management experience, with a strong background in purchasing electronic components.
Experience in an MRP environment (Epicor preferred).
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high‑performing team.
Strong analytical skills with experience in cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications such as CPM, CPSM, CPIM, or CSCP.
Strong negotiation skills with proven results in supplier contract management.
Experience in a manufacturing or electronics environment.
Familiarity with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
Track record of implementing supply chain risk mitigation strategies.
Key Competencies
Strategic Thinking – Align purchasing and supply chain activities with company goals.
Leadership & Team Development – Build, mentor, and motivate a results‑oriented team.
Problem‑Solving – Anticipate issues and develop innovative solutions.
Results Orientation – Consistently deliver cost savings, risk reduction, and process improvements.
Collaboration – Partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
East West is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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