Purchasing Manager

San Diego, CA

AP Labs, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our growing Operations Department.

AP Labs is a premier supplier of rugged enclosures, real-time and integrated system solutions for the defense, aerospace and commercial markets. AP Labs provides a single point of contact for design, test and support of complex turnkey solutions and specializes in the development and manufacture of rugged systems for embedded computer applications that require a COTS approach.

Founded in 1985, AP Labs has developed a reputation for successfully providing customers with products and capabilities designed to reduce project schedule, risk and cost. AP Labs systems and enclosures are deployed on submarines, surface ships, aircraft (manned & unmanned) and ground vehicles. AP Labs is headquartered in San Diego, California and can be found on the web at http://www.aplabs.com.

Summary of Functions:

Manages all aspects of procurement including purchase negotiations, buying, vendor management, expediting, and delivery of inventory, equipment, and supplies.
Develops new supply sources and works with the Quality Department in the selection of new suppliers. Responsible for order maintenance, file and record management, data entry and data base management of purchasing data. Is proactive with suppliers to anticipate and resolve any issues that may arise. Maintains an active role in internal continuous improvements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and implements activities related to procurement of materials, parts, components, and equipment.
• Coordinates purchasing activities with Product Managers, Program Management,
• Engineering and Production departments to ensure successful project completions.
• Directs the activities of buyers and material planner/expediters to insure delivery schedules are met
• Works with Material and Quality Management to establish suppliers that meet the company’s requirements for cost, delivery, and quality.
• Forms partnerships with suppliers to facilitate negotiated contracts to reduce costs.
• Monitors cost, schedule and performance of suppliers.
• Develops procedures for the operation of procurement activities.
• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to insure efficiency within purchasing.
• Coordinates purchasing agreements with other divisions for improved buying power.

Provides direct supervision to exempt and nonexempt employees and will become actively involved to meet schedules and resolve problems. Provides training as required and plans, coordinates, and evaluates staff activities and workloads.

• Direct supervision of 2-5 buyers; planner/expediter
• Skilled in supplier contracts and negotiations
• Flexible with changing priorities
• Reports to Director of Operations

Minimum Experience/Education Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree preferred (experience may be substituted for formal education.)
A minimum of 10 years procurement experience in a manufacturing environment required; 3-5 years in a management role.
Strong organizational and communication skills
Excellent personal computer skills must include Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and ERP/MRP Computer Systems

Send resumes to jobs2008@aplabs.com

Relocation is not available for this position.

AP Labs, Inc. in an Equal Opportunity Employer

March 26, 2008