SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER (CENTRAL PROCUREMENT)

Senior Procurement ManagerLocation: Inglewood, CA (Greater LAX Area)Job Type: Direct HireSchedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/weekPay: $160,000–$180,000 per yearWork Setting: On-siteStatus: Accepting CandidatesWhat You Will DoYou will manage a team that buys parts and materials for aerospace and defense products. You will work with suppliers to get good prices, good quality, and on-time delivery.Main DutiesManage, train, and support a team of buyers.Work with suppliers to get the best price, quality, and delivery times.Negotiate contracts and supplier agreements.Make sure purchasing follows company, customer, and government rules.Track team goals and results.Help solve supplier problems, including late or poor-quality parts.Improve the way purchase orders move from Planning to Procurement.Help find and approve new suppliers.Track supplier risks and help prevent problems.Find ways to save money and lower costs.Visit the warehouse or production area when needed to check parts or processes.What You NeedExperience buying parts for an aerospace or defense company.Experience using SAP.Experience managing a purchasing team.Experience using KPIs or other ways to track team results.Strong contract negotiation skills.Ability to read blueprints.Experience buying machined parts.Experience working with machining suppliers.Strong skills with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.Good written and verbal communication skills.Education and ExperienceYou must meet one of these requirements:Option 1:Bachelor's degree10 years of related experienceAt least 5 years managing a purchasing teamOROption 2:Master's degree or higher5 years of related experienceAt least 3 years managing a purchasing teamU.S. Person RequirementThis job requires compliance with U.S. export-control rules. You must be a U.S. person, such as:U.S. citizenU.S. permanent resident/green card holderRefugeeAsyleeInterview and Hiring Process1st Interview: Virtual2nd Interview: On-siteOrientation: 3 daysDrug Test: One test before hire and another test after hire by the clientPhysical: Required with a doctor