Purchasing Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: PHOENIX, AZ 85021Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Supply ChainPosition Summary

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 & Systems

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
QualificationsQualifications

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