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Purchasing Manager

TEKsystems
$117,000.00 - $153,000.00 / yr
United States, California, Moorpark
Apr 24, 2026
Overview: One of our clients, who is projected to double their market-share over the next 3-5 years, is seeking a highly talented Purchasing Manager to join their growing team. The Purchasing Manager will be leading the procurement function to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and quality-focused acquisition of materials, components, and services required to support manufacturing and operations. This role oversees a team of Buyers, drives supplier performance, and partners cross-functionally to support production, engineering, and quality objectives. The Purchasing Manager ensures compliance with industry regulations, customer requirements, and company policies while fostering strategic supplier relationships. Description: Procurement & Supplier Management: * Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business and production requirements. * Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives. * Establish long-term agreements (LTAs) and contracts with key suppliers to secure supply chain continuity. * Monitor supplier performance metrics (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness) and drive corrective actions when needed. * Manage supplier risk, ensuring compliance with AS9100/ISO standards and other aerospace regulatory requirements. Team Leadership & Development: * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Buyers and Procurement Specialists. * Set departmental goals and KPIs aligned with company objectives. * Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration. Operations: * Partner with Material Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality to ensure material availability for production schedules. * Optimize ERP/MRP purchasing parameters to balance inventory levels and lead time requirements. * Implement cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, value engineering, and supply chain efficiency. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and policies. Compliance & Risk Management: * Ensure compliance with customer flow-down requirements, FAR/DFARS clauses, and ITAR/EAR export regulations, and CPSR policies and procedures. * Support internal and external audits related to purchasing and supplier management. * Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks (capacity, geopolitical, financial, or single-source). Additional Skills & Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required. * APICS/CPIM, CPSM, or PMP certification preferred. * 7+ years of progressive procurement experience, at least 3 years in a leadership role. * Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing supply chains, regulatory requirements, and supplier qualification processes preferred. * Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, IFS, or similar). * Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. * Excellent leadership and team development capabilities. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Moorpark, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $117000.00 - $153000.00/yr. Company will provide benefits when candidate is identified. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Moorpark,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.