What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at Titan Circuits?
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading all procurement and materials management activities in support of Titan Circuits’ manufacturing operations. This role ensures the right materials are available at the right time to support production while driving supplier performance, cost control, traceability, and operational efficiency.
This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong partnership with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams. The Purchasing Manager will oversee daily purchasing execution, supplier performance, open-order follow-up, and shortage resolution while implementing scalable processes that improve material flow, reduce schedule risk, and support audit-ready compliance in a high-reliability PCB assembly environment.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Production Support
- Own end-to-end procurement operations to ensure uninterrupted material flow to the production floor
- Partner with Production, Planning, and Engineering to align purchasing priorities with build schedules, NPI, and customer requirements
- Review released BOM demand, inventory, open purchase orders, and shortages to determine what materials must be purchased and when
- Lead shortage reviews and drive expedite and escalation plans for long-lead, allocated, and at-risk components
- Build a high-accountability team culture
Supplier Strategy & Performance Management
- Develop and manage approved supplier relationships for electronic, mechanical, and PCB assembly-related materials and services
- Track supplier KPIs including on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and lead-time performance and drive corrective actions
- Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and supply commitments
- Identify and qualify alternate suppliers in coordination with Engineering and Quality to mitigate supply risk
Inventory & Cost Management
- Oversee inventory strategy, open-order alignment, and excess/obsolete exposure in support of production needs
- Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality, delivery, or customer requirements
- Monitor PPV, material spend, and lead-time risk
- Partner with Finance on budgeting and forecasting
Cross Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Engineering on BOM changes, approved alternates, technical part requirements, and production readiness
- Work with Quality to resolve supplier issues, incoming discrepancies, and supplier corrective actions
- Collaborate with Operations, Planning, and Program/Sales teams to support delivery commitments and inventory accuracy
Process Improvement
- Develop and standardize purchasing processes including PO placement, acknowledgment follow-up, shortage escalation, and supplier communication
- Ensure effective use of ERP/MRP (CETEC) systems to maintain demand accuracy, supplier promise dates, and inventory visibility
- Implement scalable solutions that improve material planning, buying discipline, and supplier performance
- Support audits and compliance requirements, including supplier documentation, certifications, and traceability expectations
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- 5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing
- Strong experience supporting production operations in an ERP/MRP-driven environment
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong operational leadership and collaboration required
- Ability to manage competing priorities and drive supplier accountability
- Advanced negotiation skills
- ERP/MRP system experience
- Working knowledge of BOMs, lead-time management, shortage resolution, and supplier performance metrics
- Strong communication and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in PCB, PCBA, or electronics manufacturing
- Experience supporting AS9100 or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
- Experience scaling procurement processes and supplier performance management