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.

Purchasing Manager

Job Purpose:

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the plant's Purchasing department. While the primary role is to manage and supervise, they will also be responsible for complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company. The individual will also participate in development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs and people. Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.

Nature of Job Duties:

• 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 groups objectives and processes align with the overall business direction; supports employees to achieve their objectives, and removes barriers to success.
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures in compliance to corporate procurement systems
• Works with employees to plan, assign, and monitor individual objectives and activities based on overall group priorities, and company strategy. Provides useful and timely feedback to staff members on their performance and development plan. Takes the lead on difficult employee situations
• 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
• 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

Education and Experience:

• 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
• Bachelors Degree - Business Administration or Operations Management
• 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

This is an ITAR facility - US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident is required.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity