Silencerco
Purchasing Manager
SilencerCo
West Valley City, UT
Full-time
Shift:
Days; 6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Position Overview
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization's procurement activities to ensure that materials, equipment, and services are acquired at the best possible cost, quality, and delivery schedule. This role plays a critical part in maintaining optimal inventory levels, vendor relationships, and ensuring efficient purchasing operations that align with company goals and budgets.
Job Responsibilities
Lead Strategic Procurement Planning Develop and implement purchasing strategies that support continuous production throughput, based on Lean Manufacturing and the Theory of Constraints (TOC). Ensure the timely availability of critical components, especially those feeding constraint operations. Manage Complex Material Flows Oversee sourcing and replenishment of high-precision parts, electrical components, and custom subassemblies. Use buffer management principles to align material supply with real-time production demand. Develop and Optimize Supplier Performance Segment and manage suppliers based on their role in the production flow (e.g., constraint-critical, non-critical, strategic). Build relationships with suppliers who offer reliable lead times, flexibility, and fast response-especially for constraint-feeding materials. Drive Operational Excellence Shift purchasing from EOQ-based models to flow-responsive procurement practices. Monitor key performance indicators such as material availability at the constraint, expedite rates, and lead time performance. Collaborate Across Functions Work closely with Engineering on new product introductions and custom components. Align with Production Planning and Scheduling to support constraint operations through synchronized purchasing. Partner with Quality and Finance to ensure materials meet standards while supporting throughput-based ROI. Mentor and Develop the Team Provide coaching and guidance to our Buyer, helping grow strategic thinking and planning capabilities within the team. Create systems, routines, and dashboards that improve purchasing visibility and responsiveness.
Results
Supplier Quality (Scrap / SCAR Rate) Maintain supplier-related scrap at ≤ 0.10 % of incoming receipts Limit Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to ≤ 10 % of active suppliers per quarter Average Period of Cover (POC) Reduce on-hand purchased inventory to improve flow and working-capital efficiency while maintaining service reliability. Target an average Period of Cover ≤ 90 days, ensuring no adverse impact on material availability. Delivery Frequency Index (DFI) Increase replenishment cadence to promote smaller, more frequent deliveries and improve supply velocity. Achieve an average ≥ 1.5 deliveries per active SKU per month Material Availability (CMA) and Expedite Rate (ER) Sustain dependable material flow to production Maintain Material Availability ≥ 97.5 %, while keeping the Expedite Rate ≤ 5 % of total purchase order lines.
Job Qualifications (Required)
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of purchasing experience in discrete manufacturing (e.g., machinery, electronics, aerospace, or automotive). Deep knowledge of sourcing complex parts and components in support of high-mix or high-precision manufacturing. Familiarity with flow-based manufacturing methods (TOC, Lean, or similar). Strong skills in supplier negotiation, material planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and procurement analytics. Job Qualifications (Preferred)
A strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach to solving supply challenges. Comfortable managing ambiguity, shifting priorities, and urgent production needs. A strong communicator and collaborator who brings clarity and leadership to cross-functional teams. Eager to take ownership of a key function and build something lasting.
SilencerCo
West Valley City, UT
Full-time
Shift:
Days; 6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Position Overview
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization's procurement activities to ensure that materials, equipment, and services are acquired at the best possible cost, quality, and delivery schedule. This role plays a critical part in maintaining optimal inventory levels, vendor relationships, and ensuring efficient purchasing operations that align with company goals and budgets.
Job Responsibilities
Lead Strategic Procurement Planning Develop and implement purchasing strategies that support continuous production throughput, based on Lean Manufacturing and the Theory of Constraints (TOC). Ensure the timely availability of critical components, especially those feeding constraint operations. Manage Complex Material Flows Oversee sourcing and replenishment of high-precision parts, electrical components, and custom subassemblies. Use buffer management principles to align material supply with real-time production demand. Develop and Optimize Supplier Performance Segment and manage suppliers based on their role in the production flow (e.g., constraint-critical, non-critical, strategic). Build relationships with suppliers who offer reliable lead times, flexibility, and fast response-especially for constraint-feeding materials. Drive Operational Excellence Shift purchasing from EOQ-based models to flow-responsive procurement practices. Monitor key performance indicators such as material availability at the constraint, expedite rates, and lead time performance. Collaborate Across Functions Work closely with Engineering on new product introductions and custom components. Align with Production Planning and Scheduling to support constraint operations through synchronized purchasing. Partner with Quality and Finance to ensure materials meet standards while supporting throughput-based ROI. Mentor and Develop the Team Provide coaching and guidance to our Buyer, helping grow strategic thinking and planning capabilities within the team. Create systems, routines, and dashboards that improve purchasing visibility and responsiveness.
Results
Supplier Quality (Scrap / SCAR Rate) Maintain supplier-related scrap at ≤ 0.10 % of incoming receipts Limit Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to ≤ 10 % of active suppliers per quarter Average Period of Cover (POC) Reduce on-hand purchased inventory to improve flow and working-capital efficiency while maintaining service reliability. Target an average Period of Cover ≤ 90 days, ensuring no adverse impact on material availability. Delivery Frequency Index (DFI) Increase replenishment cadence to promote smaller, more frequent deliveries and improve supply velocity. Achieve an average ≥ 1.5 deliveries per active SKU per month Material Availability (CMA) and Expedite Rate (ER) Sustain dependable material flow to production Maintain Material Availability ≥ 97.5 %, while keeping the Expedite Rate ≤ 5 % of total purchase order lines.
Job Qualifications (Required)
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of purchasing experience in discrete manufacturing (e.g., machinery, electronics, aerospace, or automotive). Deep knowledge of sourcing complex parts and components in support of high-mix or high-precision manufacturing. Familiarity with flow-based manufacturing methods (TOC, Lean, or similar). Strong skills in supplier negotiation, material planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and procurement analytics. Job Qualifications (Preferred)
A strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach to solving supply challenges. Comfortable managing ambiguity, shifting priorities, and urgent production needs. A strong communicator and collaborator who brings clarity and leadership to cross-functional teams. Eager to take ownership of a key function and build something lasting.