Purchasing Manager

Position Overview We are seeking a Purchasing Manager to be accountable for the full procurement function: ensuring electronic components and materials are sourced, purchased, and delivered on time and on cost to support PCBA production across Avalir's aerospace/defense, space, and medical programs. This role partners closely with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Receiving, Program Management, and executive leadership, and serves as the escalation point for supplier performance, material shortages, and customer commitments. The Purchasing Manager reports to the Director of Supply Chain and regularly contributes purchasing performance data, including purchase price variance for executive-level review. About Avalir Avalir (formerly Electronic Source Company) is a leading electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider, delivering quick-response, high-reliability printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) built on world-class manufacturing equipment, practices, and technology. The assemblies Avalir builds support mission-critical end products, from missile guidance to satellite systems, for industry-leading customers. Avalir's business is approximately 70% aerospace & defense, 25% space, and 5% medical, reflecting a customer base that demands the highest standards of quality, traceability, and on-time delivery. ITAR Notice This position supports programs subject to ITAR and EAR export control regulations. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. REPORTING STRUCTURE Reports To Director of Supply Chain, with regular visibility and reporting to executive leadership on purchasing performance, cost, and purchase price variance (PPV). Direct Reports Senior Buyers Buyers MRO Buyer The team is based in Chatsworth, CA and includes remote team members on the East Coast. The team is expected to grow as the business scales, and the Purchasing Manager will lead its structure, recruitment, and development. Key Working Relationships Internal: Supply Chain leadership, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Estimating/Quoting, Receiving, Stockroom, Document Control, Finance, and Operations. External: component manufacturers, franchised distributors, brokers (under counterfeit-mitigation controls), contract service providers, and customers. THE PERSON WE’RE LOOKING FOR This is an opportunity for a hands-on purchasing leader to help develop, shape, and grow Avalir’s purchasing and supply chain function. We are looking for someone who wants to build, not just maintain, and who takes real pride in developing the people around them. Proactive and driven – Takes ownership, anticipates supply risks and problems before they reach the production floor, and acts without waiting to be asked. Brings energy, urgency, and a strong sense of accountability for results. A builder – Excited by the chance to develop, shape, and grow the purchasing and supply chain function, putting in place the processes, systems, structure, and talent needed to scale with the business. Collaborative – Builds strong, trusted relationships across Engineering, Planning, Quality, Program Management, and Operations, as well as with suppliers and customers. Sees supply chain as a team effort and works to find solutions rather than assign blame. A coach, mentor, and developer of people – Genuinely invested in growing others; able to coach, mentor, and develop buyers into stronger professionals and future leaders as the function expands. Hands-on and grounded – Comfortable rolling up their sleeves on day-to-day buying, expediting, and supplier issues when needed, while keeping sight of the bigger strategic picture. A continuous improver – Curious, data-driven, and always looking for a better way to work, whether in process, systems, supplier strategy, or team capability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Senior Buyers, Buyers, and the MRO Buyer, including …

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