Procurement Manager - Aerospace

The Aerospace Procurement Manager will lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities to support the production, maintenance, and delivery of aerospace products and services. This role requires a proactive leader to drive our procurement efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with aerospace production schedules, customer requirements, and business objectives.
• Lead sourcing initiatives for aerospace materials, machined components, avionics, electronics, raw materials, special processes, tooling, and outsourced services.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term supply continuity and competitive pricing.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, RFQs, bid analyses, and contract negotiations.

Supplier Management & Performance

• Manage supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance measurement programs.
• Monitor supplier delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost performance through established KPIs.
• Partner with Supplier Quality and Engineering teams to resolve supplier nonconformances and corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and participate in supplier audits as required.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with long-lead materials, capacity constraints, geopolitical issues, and supply disruptions.
• Develop inventory and sourcing strategies to support production continuity.

Cost Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead cost-reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, value engineering, and process improvements.
• Analyze spend data and procurement metrics to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Support make-versus-buy decisions and supplier consolidation initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement projects that enhance procurement performance and supply chain resilience.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop procurement personnel, buyers, and purchasing specialists.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance teams.
• Provide procurement status updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Infor, or Epicor.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and aerospace regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.