Department: Assembly
Reports To: VP of Assembly, Director of Production Control
Position Type: Onsite - Full-time [40 hours per week]
Shift Days: Monday - Friday
Shift Hours: First 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Yearly Pay: $89,000 - $120,000 based on experience
Position Description:
We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement strategy and operations at Hughes Circuits Inc. In this strategic role, you will be responsible for overseeing the purchasing process, optimizing supplier relationships, and implementing cost-saving initiatives that align with our business goals. Your expertise in procurement will drive efficiency and quality in sourcing goods and services across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company objectives
- Lead, mentor, and develop the purchasing team
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, compliance, and reliability
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to secure optimal value
- Conduct market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and industry trends
- Manage procurement budgets and report on cost variances
- Evaluate MRP requirements and coordinate PO scheduling with planning
- Generate and manage purchase orders through ERP systems
- Monitor inventory levels and support demand forecasting
- Maintain accurate purchasing data, including item master, BOMs, routings, and lead times
- Create and present PPV (Purchase Price Variance) reports for approval
- Monitor open POs and resolve delivery or pricing discrepancies
- Develop and maintain SOPs for material planning and inventory control
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align purchasing with operational and customer needs
- Improve procurement systems and processes to drive efficiency and transparency
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership purchasing/procurement with a strong focus on strategic sourcing and supplier management in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven expertise in: MRP logic, BOMs, routings, and lead-time management
- Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships effectively.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, regulations, and best practice.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and work effectively in a team environment.
Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies:
- Strong proficiency in procurement management systems and ERP software.
- Highly analytical with the ability to turn MRP data into actionable plans
- Ability to leverage data analytics to drive procurement decisions and strategies.
- Expertise in supplier performance metrics and risk management frameworks
Other Skills and Cultural Fit:
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
- Positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement that thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across departments and with external partners.
- Ability to take constructive feedback and apply it to enhance performance
Required Internal Training:
- HCI Orientation
- All pertaining process procedures that relate to job function
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Physical Demands:
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 essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, and tools. The employee is required to frequently reach with hands and arms, manipulate parts in repetitive motions; stoop, kneel; and talk to hear.
The employee must regularly sit and talk on the phone for long periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly in an office environment. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and may pass through areas of loud noise. Must be able to work around hazardous chemicals
IMPORTANT:
If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: E-Verify, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.
Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.
Hughes Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Applicants apply online or in person
Hughes Circuits Inc.,
546 S. Pacific St
San Marcos, CA 92078
