Lead Purchasing. Drive Operations. Strengthen Customer Service.
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Purchasing & SOM Manager to support and lead purchasing, supply chain, and Sales Order Management operations. This role is ideal for a strong leader who can manage multiple priorities, solve complex supply chain challenges, develop teams, and ensure accurate and timely customer order processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee purchasing activities, including purchase orders, supplier escalations, expediting, repairs, and work orders.
- Review purchase requisitions and MRP requirements to ensure accurate and timely procurement.
- Source alternative suppliers, negotiate pricing, and support cost reduction initiatives.
- Supervise, train, coach, and develop Buyers and SOM Representatives.
- Support hiring, performance management, scheduling, timecard approvals, onboarding, and training.
- Monitor sales orders, shipments, deliveries, backlog, customer pricing, and on-time delivery metrics.
- Prepare customer quotations and sales orders while resolving order status and customer issues.
- Partner with Sales, Quality, IT, Logistics, Site Leads, customers, and suppliers.
- Develop and improve departmental procedures, policies, and training programs.
- Maintain compliance with all safety and company policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
- 8+ years of related experience, preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
- 5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, and/or order management.
- Strong ERP/CRM and Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.
- Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong customer service and relationship management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
If you are an experienced purchasing and supply chain leader ready to make an impact, apply today!
Pay: $95,000.00 - $112,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
