Procurement Manager - Manufacturing

Procurement Manager – Manufacturing

We are seeking a hands-on Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations supporting aerospace, defense, and manufacturing programs. This role will oversee a team of 3 direct reports and manage strategic sourcing, supplier performance, inventory planning, and procurement execution in a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate combines leadership, ERP/MRP expertise, and strong supplier management capabilities with a proactive, operations-driven mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a procurement team of 3 direct reports, driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials (steel, aluminum, plastics, rubber), consumables, and MRO supplies supporting manufacturing operations.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, delivery, and supplier reliability.

• Manage supplier relationships including onboarding, qualification, scorecards, KPI tracking, and corrective actions.

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and supplier agreements to support operational and financial objectives.

• Drive supplier performance improvements, shortage mitigation, and recovery plans for critical production needs.

• Leverage ERP/MRP systems to analyze demand, planned orders, inventory levels, and purchasing requirements.

• Convert MRP requirements into procurement strategies and purchase orders aligned with production schedules and inventory targets.

• Review and approve RFQs, supplier selections, and purchase orders while ensuring documentation and traceability compliance.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management teams to support production and new product initiatives.

• Resolve supplier quality issues and non-conformances through root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA).

• Monitor open orders, supplier delivery performance, and inventory risk to support on-time manufacturing operations.

• Develop procurement reporting, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain organization.

• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and procurement data within ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments.

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing buyers, purchasing agents, or procurement teams preferred.

• Strong background in supplier management, strategic sourcing, negotiations, KPI development, and inventory planning.

• Advanced ERP/MRP experience with the ability to interpret and act on system-driven demand.

• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO standards, and traceability requirements preferred.

• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.

• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Bachelor's degree, Master's degree a plus, or direct related experience.

Work Environment

On-site in a manufacturing environment.

Required

US Citizenship, Permanent Resident Green Card Holder, TN Visa.

NO OTHER VISA'S OR SPONSORSHIP WILL BE ACCEPTERD.

Compensation & Benefits

$100,000 - $130,000 plus bonus $, medical benefits, 401K, and other excellent benefits.

Keywords

Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing, ERP, MRP, Supplier Management, Procurement, AS9100, MRO