Supply Chain Manager

Albers Aerospace Amarillo, Texas, United States

Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs.

We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and logistics. This role ensures the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials and services to support production and program execution.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for coordinating and executing shipping and receiving activities in a manufacturing setting to ensure the timely, accurate, and cost-effective movement of materials and finished goods
• Maintain accurate inventory records, and ensure compliance with company policies and transportation regulations
• Lead procurement activities, including sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, components, and services
• Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met
• Evaluate supplier performance using key metrics (OTD, quality, cost) and drive continuous improvement
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to support program requirements and risk mitigation strategies
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and terms in alignment with company policies
• Oversee material planning, inventory management, and demand forecasting to support production schedules
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials to meet programming milestones and customer requirements
• Monitor and manage inventory levels, excess/obsolete materials, and cost optimization initiatives
• Coordinate with Operations and Production teams to align supply chain activities with manufacturing needs
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS , and other applicable government contracting regulations
• Maintain procurement documentation and support audits (internal, customer, and regulatory such as DCAA)
• Identify supply chain risks (supplier, geopolitical, material shortages) and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure adherence to company policies, quality standards, and ethical sourcing practices
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to support new product development and production readiness
• Support proposal efforts by providing cost estimates, supplier inputs, and lead time analysis
• Participate in make vs. buy decisions and strategic sourcing initiatives
• Drive process improvements across procurement and supply chain functions
• Develop and implement best practices, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency and visibility
• Mentor and support buyers or junior supply chain staff (if applicable)
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership

Flexibility may be required to work additional hours, evenings, or weekends based on production needs.

Note:

The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of supply chain, procurement, or purchasing experience
• Prior experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer strongly preferred
• Experience…