Company Overview:
Symetrica is a global leader in radiation detection and identification, providing advanced technology solutions for real world challenges. The range of detectors, from handheld devices to mobile solutions and portal monitors, serve customs and border agencies, law enforcement and military, emergency services and first responders. Users benefit from our operationally effective, multi-layered radiation detection and identification systems. For over 20 years, Symetrica has produced a wide breadth of best-in-class radiation detection solutions. More recently, the company has experienced rapid growth through the introduction of new products and solutions. The company has a dedicated, specialist staff and manufacturing plants in Westford (MA) and Southampton (UK) for the design, manufacture and support of its product range.
Job Summary
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the execution and improvement of Symetrica’s supply chain strategy, to ensure the necessary materials required by manufacturing are timely and cost-effectively sourced. The Purchasing Manager is proactive in minimizing operational costs and coaches their team on cost-reduction practices. Working with the planning and production teams, the Purchasing Manager ensures the material supply plan is relevant to the business and supports the commercial goals of the company.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Understands the anticipated production schedule to manage the availability of materials and ensures inventory levels meet production demand.
- Drives cost optimization across the full range of raw materials.
- Remains current on anticipated business requirements, market dynamics and trends, supply base, and supply chain capacity.
- Working closely with the engineering and planning groups, ensures smooth transition to manufacture for new designs, while finding innovative and sustainable solutions and improving systems.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Serve as lead to the buying team and acts as mentor for more junior level members of staff.
- Develops internal talent with a clear roadmap to success and leads the organization to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of materials planning
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Proficiency in MS Excel
- Thrives working in a fast-paced environment and proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks effectively.
- Familiar with common logistics providers, e.g., UPS, FedEx, DHS.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in business administration, finance, or supply chain management.
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in purchasing, inventory control, and logistics preferably within a high-tech manufacturing organization.
- 2+ years of supervision or management experience.
Symetrica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
