Purchasing Manager

Join Milwaukee Electronics – 70 Years of Innovation & Excellence

Milwaukee Electronics is a trusted electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partner with more than 70 years of experience helping customers bring innovative products to market. We support leading industrial and technology companies through engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing, and flexible production solutions. Guided by our core values — One Team, Take Ownership, Seek to Serve, and Go Beyond — we are committed to accelerating our customers’ success through collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

JOB SUMMARY

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials, supplies, and services necessary for the company's operations. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing decisions, supplier negotiations, and inventory management while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize costs and supplier relationships.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure availability of necessary materials.
• Oversee purchase order processing, approval workflows, and procurement documentation.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand purchasing needs and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.
• Analyze market trends to anticipate supply chain risks and opportunities.
• Manage and develop relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships.
• Conduct cost analysis and supplier performance evaluations.
• Implement best practices in procurement processes and vendor management.
• Lead and mentor the purchasing team to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does have supervisory responsibilities (Purchasing and Materials Teams)

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and purchasing software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of industry trends, sourcing strategies, and supply chain best practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM, CPP) is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing, electronics, or a related industry.
• Familiarity with international sourcing and global supply chain management.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office-based role with occasional travel to supplier sites and company locations.
• May require extended hours to meet project deadlines or address urgent procurement needs.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this position, employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to point, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Vision requirements include close & distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at414-228-5000 or HR@milwaukeeelectronics.com For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov). 

Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, If an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.

Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.