Purchasing Manager

Emerald Technologies is looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities supporting contract manufacturing operations, ensuring materials and services are sourced on time, within budget, and to quality standards. This role manages supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, ensures compliance, and leads a purchasing team while partnering cross-functionally to support production and business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with manufacturing and business objectives.
• Source, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to maximize value and reduce risk.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and services to meet production schedules and inventory targets.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company policies; oversee supplier audits.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the purchasing team while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in contract manufacturing or a related industry strongly preferred.
• Proven negotiation skills with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Emerald Technologies is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, focusing on high-reliability electronic assemblies. With design and manufacturing facilities in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, Oregon as well as in China and Malaysia. Emerald Technologies specializes in high mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing for high-reliability markets in the Aerospace/Defense, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Industrial Controls, Power & Infrastructure, Semiconductor and Telecommunications sectors. However, our rapid turnaround times, responsive customer service, and collaborative problem-solving approach distinguishes us from the competition.

At Emerald Technologies, we are committed to fully understanding and meeting the needs of our customers through quality excellence, advanced engineering, and a solid commitment to customer relationships.

Emerald Technologies, is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.