Purchasing Manager

About Us

Kägwerks designs and develops rugged, tactical operator-worn communications technologies that enable unmatched connectivity and integrated secure networking for the individual war fighter.

We strive to increase the survivability and lethality of the war fighter on the battlefield. We do so by providing unmatched integrated tactical communications solutions that help further our national security objectives.

Salary Range $125-150,000

About the Role

As the Purchasing Manager, you will lead all purchasing and supplier management activities, ensuring that materials and services are sourced, delivered, and managed efficiently and effectively. This role plays a critical part in maintaining supplier performance, optimizing procurement processes, and supporting operational excellence across the organization.

You’ll oversee the teams responsible for material planning, supplier evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to senior leadership, this role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and has a passion for driving efficiency and collaboration.

Key Deliverables

• Organize and oversee the work and schedules of the purchasing department.
• Ensure material deliveries meet company requirements and manage supplier performance improvement.
• Lead supplier relationship management and cost reduction initiatives.
• Conduct timely performance evaluations and guide team development.
• Review, analyze, and implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and positive communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and maintain high ethical standards in all purchasing activities.
• Perform additional duties as required to support business success.

About You

You are a results-oriented and strategic leader with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management within a manufacturing environment. You thrive in fast-paced settings, balancing strategic direction with hands-on execution, and take pride in delivering efficient and effective purchasing operations.

With a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field, you bring extensive leadership experience in manufacturing and procurement environments. You have a proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate high-performing teams while maintaining exceptional standards of quality and efficiency. Your strong background in build-to-print procurement—covering electronics, printed circuit boards, machining, and cabling—enables you to manage complex supply chains with confidence, precision, and strategic foresight.

You are proficient in ERP systems for job management, purchase orders, and inventory control, and you excel at problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making. Dependable and driven, you consistently demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement in all aspects of your work.

Within the Kagwerks business we recognise and respect the need for flexible working arrangements, however due to the high touch, team engagement nature of this role, it will need to predominantly be based on site at our Vancouver, WA facilities, with work-from-home arrangements available by agreement.

Benefits and Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion and a can-do attitude. Our staff receive 15 days accrued paid time off per year, 10 Federal holidays, an opportunity to join our sponsored health plan, a generous 401k plan with immediate vesting and a matching employer contribution, an Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Additionally, we offer flexible core working hours and we take a personal approach to training and development.

Interested in a career with us?

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