Purchasing Manager at Decimal Engineering

Coral Springs, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing Management, Supplier Relationships, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Inventory Control, ERP Systems, Process Improvement, Compliance, Market Analysis, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Documentation, Performance Metrics, Cost Management, Supplier Evaluation

Industry

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Description

Description We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead and optimize our purchasing operations. This role is critical to maintaining uninterrupted production by ensuring the timely and cost-effective flow of materials, supplies, and services. The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of hands-on execution and strategic thinking, along with proven leadership in a high-volume manufacturing environment. What You’ll Do Lead and manage purchasing operations to support demanding production schedules Direct and develop the Purchasing Team to drive efficiency, accountability, and performance Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders, contracts, pricing, and cost data Build and strengthen supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and value Develop and maintain an approved supplier list and supplier performance metrics Implement and manage supplier evaluation and continuous improvement programs Audit purchasing processes and work instructions; identify gaps and drive documentation improvements Ensure compliance with ISO, AS9100, ITAR, and DFAR requirements Monitor market trends, material availability, and pricing volatility; recommend proactive strategies Communicate critical purchasing updates to internal stakeholders Core Values Alignment – Purchasing Manager At Decimal Engineering, how we work is just as important as what we do. This role is expected to consistently demonstrate the following core values: Sense of Urgency – Acts quickly and decisively to resolve supply issues, prevent downtime, and support production schedules without compromising quality or compliance. Own It – Takes full responsibility for purchasing outcomes, supplier performance, and team results. Proactively identifies risks and follows through to resolution. Integrity – Conducts all supplier negotiations and purchasing decisions ethically, transparently, and in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements. Creativity – Finds smart, practical solutions to supply chain challenges, cost pressures, and material constraints through alternative sourcing, negotiation, and process improvement. Service Excellence – Treats internal teams and external suppliers as partners, ensuring clear communication, reliability, and consistent support to production and leadership. #zr Requirements What You Bring High School Diploma required; additional business education preferred Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in sheet metal manufacturing Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in purchasing or supply chain management Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Made2Manage experience a plus) Solid understanding of inventory control and business fundamentals Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Ability to consistently work 45–50 hours per week in a fast-paced environment Physical ability to meet operational requirements (sight and hearing correctable to normal)

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Manager will lead and optimize purchasing operations to ensure timely and cost-effective material flow. This includes managing the Purchasing Team, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.