Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Overview 

This is a dynamic and hands-on managerial position, collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Sales/Marketing and other business stakeholders, to execute and optimize purchasing process (especially in US, Europe, Taiwan) for all complex purchasing categories. 

The Purchasing Manager will collaborate with a global team to use KPI to monitor purchasing workflow efficiency, supplier’s performance, to identify opportunities of optimization, and negotiation for more favorable vendor contracts, payment terms and/or pricing.

Major Responsibilities 

• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align purchasing management priorities with organizational goals; Strong facilitation skills to drive to consensus.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and bring clarity to problem solving, emphasizing organization, workflow optimization, and project management. 
• Supervise and optimize workflow of purchasing orders with suppliers to ensure process consistency and maximum efficiency.        
• Implement KPIs to evaluate supplier performance, maintain and update Approved Vendors List; identify opportunities for improvement, establish cost saving plans/actions.
• Understand bidding and contractual steps well, to negotiate for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of long-term services in the assigned purchasing categories;
• Project-manage and complement business stakeholders and legal in assigned complex category purchasing, applying strong communication and negotiation skills 
• Develop purchasing staff through training, setting performance goals, and employee evaluations, to build up purchasing function, and create Best-in-Class environment.  
• Manage and update all policies and procedures for the Purchasing Department
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ year’s proven experience in purchasing, with 2+ years at supervisory role in the high-tech or manufacturing industry.
• Thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
• Proficient in using workflow and procurement management software.
• Demonstrated ability to assess processes and procedures for efficiency improvement.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong business negotiation, communication and project management skills.
• Experience in procurement of electronics Engineering IP licensing is a big plus. 

MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K), Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), up to 11 company paid holidays, and 15- 20 days of paid time off depending on your tenure, generous discretionary company bonuses, and life and disability protection. Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales incentive bonuses. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. For more information on MPS’ benefits please view our company website at www.monolithicpower.com.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The base salary range for this position in California is $135,000 - $150,000.