Senior Purchasing Manager (ITAR, DFAS, FAR), Melville, NY

We are looking for a seasoned Purchasing Manager with experience working with ITAR, DFARS, and FAR regulations, to work for one of our clients, an electronics manufacturer, located in Melville, NY. 

This is a permanent, full-time job. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years’ experience or Master’s degree with 6 years’ experience purchasing of electronic and electromechanical parts preferably in the RF Defense industry.
• 6+ years’ experience in purchasing electronic and electromechanical parts preferably in the RF Commercial Military industry
• Experience working with ITAR, DFARS, and FAR regulations.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic leadership to the manufacturing team to meet production targets. Manage a team of Buyers, fostering team chemistry and facilitating development opportunities. Review and approve purchase requisitions for accuracy, and place orders per established policies.

• Interpret technical drawings for purchasing machined, sheet metal parts, PCBs, and complex assemblies. Establish reliable suppliers for quality components at reasonable prices, soliciting quotes and selecting vendors.

• Oversee the purchase of electrical and mechanical components, ensuring compliance with Source Control Drawings (SCDs). Track and manage open purchase orders, expedite as necessary.

• Obtain bids and issue POs for contract manufacturing services, ensuring on-time delivery and quality. Develop, analyze, and present KPIs for the purchasing department to leadership. Communicate vendor issues promptly to relevant departments, ensuring efficient collaboration across the company.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).