Purchasing Manager

Areias Systems is an Electro-Mechanical Systems Integrator located in Scotts Valley, CA. Our customers include semiconductor, medical device, clean and other diverse industries located in Silicon Valley. Our customers demand excellence in change management, design and documentation support, and materials management. Areias Systems is committed to providing our customers with the benefits offered by large CM’s with the flexibility of a smaller private company.

We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our team!

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Purchasing Manager to oversee our procurement department. In this role, you will be responsible for leading our procurement strategy, managing vital vendor relationships, and optimizing our end-to-end supply chain to balance cost with exceptional quality. The ideal candidate possesses strong contract negotiation skills, a data-driven approach to forecasting, and a natural ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Strategy: Develop, implement, and maintain cost-effective sourcing strategies aligned with broader company goals.
• Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and onboard high-quality suppliers while conducting regular performance audits and quarterly business reviews.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations for vendor pricing, favorable payment terms, and service-level agreements to maximize profit margins.
• Inventory & Demand Planning: Coordinate with manufacturing, sales, and warehouse teams to monitor inventory levels, forecast future supply needs, and minimize supply chain risks.
• Financial Oversight: Oversee budget planning, approve purchase orders, track expenditures, and actively identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and foster the professional growth of the internal purchasing and administrative staff.
• Compliance & Quality Control: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, environmental guidelines, and relevant state or federal regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and experience with major ERP or inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Soft Skills: Outstanding communication, networking, and conflict-resolution skills, alongside sharp problem-solving capabilities.

What We Offer (Compensation & Benefits)

• Salary Range: $143,00 – $173,000 per year (commensurate with experience).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.

How to Apply

If you are a proactive supply chain professional ready to streamline our purchasing ecosystem, we want to hear from you! Please click the "Apply Now" link to submit your resume along with a brief cover letter highlighting your most significant cost-saving achievement.

Pay: $143,000.00 - $173,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person