Purchasing Manager

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense, and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Specializing in precision machining and metal fabrication, our Sanmina Newark, California facility has 15 years of experience in both precision and large format solutions for industrial, semiconductor, clean technology, and oil & gas markets. We provide comprehensive engineering and test capabilities: from in-house and hydrostatic leak-testing of medium and large format vacuum chambers to machining of precision stainless steel mechanisms. We have the capacity to machine components up to 3 meters. Our metal fabrication services include grinding, vacuum welding, heat treating, plating, and anodizing. We can process many advanced materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, ferrous-nonferrous, and other exotic alloys.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the plant's Purchasing department which manages, plans and implements activities related to the procurement of materials, parts, components and equipment. The individual will participate in development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities. Ensures budgets, performance aspects of major subcontracts and schedules meet corporate requirements while overseeing, managing and negotiating cost reductions and mitigating cost increases. Responsible for management oversight of factory inventory levels and inventory turns. Manage and supervise activities, goals and objectives of buyers and expediters to accomplish company objectives.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES:

* Develops, implements, and maintains policies, proceduresin compliance to corporate procurement systems

* Responsible for defining and establishing Supply Chain programs and processes that optimize company effectiveness.

* Oversees all Supply Chain, Quotes and Purchasing functions, and is responsible to ensure compliance with relevant company policies and procedures, legislation and industry standards

* Effectively liaises with suppliers to ensure strategies, programs and processes required to meet business goals and objectives are implemented and performance is monitored.

* Ensures corrective actions plans are documented and instituted quickly for all performance levels under standard

* Provides various complex reports, analyses, and recommendations as defined by management, both on a regular and ad hoc basis

* Manages deliverables agreed to for the group overall, providing management with regular updates, identifying issues, and barriers, and solutions. Develops and maintains metrics for all key indicators.

* Has full and in-depth knowledge of Supply Chain Program such as VMI, VCI and EDI. Works with teams from both the vendor and internally to ensure that manufacturing and demand are synchronized.

* The role is interdisciplinary, spanning logistics and distribution, purchasing, manufacturing, inventory management, marketing and product development

* Works closely with customer-focused teams to fully understand planned volumes to be manufactured and then participating in Sales and Operations Planning meeting

* Monitors supplier's performance and reviews quotations of potential suppliers. Establishes priority for assigned commodities with key suppliers and ensures priorities are maintained.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Key focus is on leadership and motivation of staff, and contributing advanced Supply Chain, Planning, Purchasing and Inventory management expertise.

* Responsible for all Planning, Quotes, and Purchasing functions to ensure that the individual and group's objectives and processes align with the overall business direction. Evaluates and supports employees to achieve their objectives, and removes barriers for success.

* Manage and lead cross functional teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelors Degree - Business Administration or Operations Management

* Minimum of 5 years of progressive and diversified Procurement and Supply Chain experience in manufacturing environments, including 3 years in a management position

* Strong knowledge of distribution center operations, transportation, supplier operations, operations management, cost-benefit analysis, process improvement, demand planning, inventory management and logistics strategy

* Excellent leadership and communications skills

* Must have the ability to function across a matrix organization

* Oracle experience preferred

* Six Sigma experience in manufacturing settings, preferred

* Design for Supply Chain and lean manufacturing experience is an asset

APICS CPIM certifications preferred