Procurement Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

• Huntington Beach

ABOUT US

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement *

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, mentor, and develop procurement staff, including Buyers and Senior Buyers
• Set priorities, and balance resources to meet program and production demands
• Provide guidance on complex procurements involving long lead times, technical specifications, and regulated materials
• Support performance management, coaching, and corrective action when required
• Review and approve weekly timecards.
• Review and approve time off requests

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 5–8+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in aerospace, space, or defense
• 3+ years of experience leading or supervising procurement teams
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting environments
• Experience procuring technical materials, machined parts, composites, osp services or complex assemblies
• Familiarity with AS9100 and supplier quality requirements
• Able to work with the Microsoft Office suite of software including Excel and Word.
• Experience with Epicor or equivalent ERP software

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 5–8+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in aerospace, space, or defense
• 3+ years of experience leading or supervising procurement teams
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting environments
• Experience procuring technical materials, machined parts, composites, osp services or complex assemblies
• Familiarity with AS9100 and supplier quality requirements
• Able to work with the Microsoft Office suite of software including Excel and Word.
• Experience with Epicor or equivalent ERP software
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management capabilities
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and statements of work
• Strong communication skills across cross-functional teams
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel required: Up to 25%. This will include local and out of state supplier visits.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.