Purchasing Manager
Miltec UVPurchasing Manager Miltec Manufacturing — Join a Team Where Your Impact Is Felt on Every Product We Manufacture Purchasing Manager | Location: On-site | Status: Full-Time Why This Role Matters Every product Miltec ships starts with the materials you secure. As our Purchasing Manager, you won’t be a back-office order-taker — you’ll be the strategist behind our supply chain, the relationship-builder who keeps production running smoothly, and the negotiator who directly protects our bottom line. If you take pride in turning supplier networks into competitive advantages, this is the role where your decisions are visible every single day. What You’ll Own Supply strategy. Develop, evaluate, and expand a portfolio of qualified, reliable suppliers — including secondary sources that keep production running no matter what. Cost and quality outcomes. Drive price comparison analysis and vendor performance reviews that deliver real savings without compromising quality. On-time delivery. Build and run an effective expediting program so open purchase orders arrive when we need them. Smart inventory. Partner closely with the Materials Team and Production Planning to keep components and packaging flowing at the lowest possible inventory levels — no shortages, no buildups. Supplier relationships. Own supplier communications end to end: negotiating cost, resolving quality concerns, and keeping deliveries on schedule. Continuous improvement. Identify and recommend improvements that strengthen the entire supply chain operation. Team leadership. Supervise and develop our Purchasing Buyers. Cross-functional problem solving. Resolve procurement discrepancies by partnering with Accounts Payable, suppliers, and internal teams on invoice reconciliation. What Success Looks Like Production never waits on materials. Suppliers see you as a trusted, ethical, and professional partner. Inventory stays lean while availability stays high. Your process improvements are adopted and measurable. What You Bring Required: 5+ years of purchasing experience, ideally with a bachelor’s degree in a related field (equivalent relevant experience welcome in lieu of a degree). Working knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP). Hands-on experience with inventory control or ERP system. Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills — you’re as comfortable in a complex negotiation as you are writing a clear status update. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Experience with Ai to improve processes and workflows. Sharp attention to detail and the flexibility to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. That sets you apart: Experience in a complex manufacturing environment. Background in an Engineer-to-Order environment. Why Join Miltec At Miltec, you'll be part of a collaborative team where your contributions have a direct impact on our success. Purchasing is a strategic function here, giving you the opportunity to influence sourcing decisions, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support production efficiency. Your accomplishments will be visible in our on-time deliveries, operational performance, and continued growth. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits Supportive team environment Opportunities for professional growth Flexible Working Schedules- Plan A – Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 1 hour lunch (40 hours) Plan B – Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 1 hour lunch OR 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 30-minute lunch (40 hours) – Friday off Plan C – Tuesday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 1 hour lunch OR 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 30-minute lunch (40 hours) – Monday off Ready to Apply? Submit your resume today! As a general policy, Miltec does not sponsor employment visas upon hire or in the future. Company Overview Located in Stevensville, Maryland, Miltec has proudly served the UV curing industry for …