Procurement Manager

Description AMS Group, Inc. is a leading distributor, manufacturer and supplier of engineered aerospace and defense systems, components, and subsystems, providing innovative technologies and logistics support to defense and security markets. We are a rapidly growing small business (100 employees) with our headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia and offices in Stevensville, Maryland; Kearneysville, West Virginia; San Diego and Torrance, California. AMS Group, Inc. and its business units are committed to conducting business in a legal, ethical, and socially responsible manner. We consistently focus on creating value and innovation to benefit our partners, clients and customers while also ensuring the health, safety and welfare of our employees and the communities in which we operate. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for our AMS Operations business unit based in Torrance, CA. The Procurement Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational execution of procurement operations at AMS Group, including planning, purchasing, logistics, and supplier management. This role ensures the timely, cost-effective, and compliant flow of materials required to support manufacturing, engineering, and customer delivery commitments in a highly regulated aerospace and defense environment. Essential Responsibilities Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company growth objectives, operational requirements, and customer commitments. Collaborate closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure organizational alignment and operational efficiency. Lead sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management activities for a variety of product categories including turnkey assemblies, discrete electronic and mechanical components, and value-add services. Develop strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, delivery performance, and supply continuity. Negotiate pricing, contracts, long-term agreements, and supplier terms. Evaluate and mitigate supply chain risks, including sole-source suppliers, obsolescence, industry shortages, and capacity constraints. Drive supplier performance improvements through scorecards, supplier visits, corrective actions, and regular business reviews. Ensure adequate material availability while minimizing excess inventory. Identify opportunities for strategic stocking of inventory to mitigate risk and/or reduce costs. Drive effective utilization of ERP and planning systems to improve visibility, accuracy, and decision-making. Ensure compliance with aerospace/defense, government contracting, and quality management requirements. Maintain supplier register / approved supplier list. Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements, flow-down clauses, and approved supplier requirements as applicable. Work closely with Manufacturing and Operations to optimize material flow and production support. Support proposal activities. Establish supply chain metrics and brief leadership on performance. Maintain open and honest verbal and written communication; promote teamwork and AMS Group values Minimum Requirements Thorough knowledge of procurement, planning, logistics, and supplier management. Strong organizational, interpersonal communication and management skills. Successfully work with customers, clients and supply chain partners. Ability to concurrently manage a portfolio of projects, including adapting to changes, planning, and prioritizing work. Limited travel required in support of major projects and strategic supply partners. Knowledge of Buy American Act and other aerospace/defense sourcing restrictions. Knowledge of ITAR, FAR, DFARS, and related compliance requirements. Work Experience / Education Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management or related field. 10+ years of professional industry-related experience. Experience working with Military Specifications, ISO9001, AS9100 and other aerospace/defense standards. Experience supporting government contracts and defense programs. Experience in managing complex supply chains to support a manufacturing environment. Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar. US Citizenship required. AMS Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of the ITAR. The ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Salary Description 120-170k #J-18808-Ljbffr AMS Group, Inc.