Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager Location: Sylmar, CA, 91342
Job Family: Supply Chain
Reports to: VP Operations
We design, manufacture, and market highly engineered products and systems principally for the aerospace and defense markets. Mason, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransDigm, offers world-class control devices and subsystems such as control grips, throttles, HaWC controllers, and communications interfaces for today's advanced cockpits, military vehicles, and other specialized applications. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading the organization's procurement and purchasing functions in support of operational, quality, and customer delivery objectives within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role oversees the acquisition of raw materials, machined components, electrical components, tooling, outside processing, and production-related commodities while ensuring compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and aerospace industry standards. The Purchasing Manager leads the Purchasing team and is responsible for supplier performance, material availability, cost control, and supply chain risk mitigation. This position partners closely with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to support production schedules and customer commitments, with potential for broader materials and planning responsibilities as the organization evolves.
Lead daily Purchasing operations in support of aerospace manufacturing requirements.
Manage procurement activities for raw materials, components, tooling, hardware, and outside processing services.
Develop sourcing strategies that support quality, delivery, inventory, and cost objectives.
Lead supplier selection, RFQ processes, negotiations, and supplier performance management activities.
Monitor supplier performance and coordinate recovery plans for shortages, late deliveries, quality issues, and capacity constraints.
Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to support production and customer delivery requirements.
Support inventory management and material planning activities to align supply with operational demand.
Ensure compliance with AS9100 requirements, customer flow-downs, FAR/DFAR requirements, and company procurement policies.
Lead, mentor, and develop Buyers and future purchasing/materials personnel.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on supplier performance, lead-time reduction, cost savings, and purchasing efficiency.
Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage purchasing activity, supplier performance, and reporting metrics.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.
Minimum 5 years of progressive purchasing, supply chain, or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
Previous leadership experience managing Buyers or Purchasing personnel preferred.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems, inventory management, forecasting, and supplier management processes.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate office equipment and computers.
May occasionally lift and/or move light to moderate weight materials or equipment.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Any individual who is granted U.Any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); Any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.Mason prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.
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