Procurement Manager

Description

Cleveland Wheel and Brake Systems (CWBS) provides aircraft braking systems and key system components including wheels, brakes, and hydraulic components for the general aviation, turboprop, business jet, rotorcraft and military markets. For over 85 years, airplane manufacturers, landing gear manufacturers, mechanics and pilots have relied on the innovative and reliable Cleveland brand of products, making them one of the world’s most experienced, recognizable, and respected brands in the aircraft industry.

The Procurement Manager provides procurement functional leadership by managing supplier relationships, overseeing procurement operations, and ensuring optimal departmental performance. This role is responsible for acquiring inventory, resources, and personnel in alignment with organizational goals while driving cost efficiency and quality standards.

• Manage acquisition of inventory, resources, and personnel to support organizational needs.
• Identify, evaluate, select, and negotiate with vendors to maximize quality, service, and cost efficiency.
• Oversee end-to-end purchasing processes including RFP/RFQ, purchase orders, and invoicing.
• Manages supplier relationships and works with suppliers to resolve quality, delivery, or invoicing issues in a timely manner.
• Establish and track department goals aligned with company objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate staff performance to ensure operational excellence.

• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement and supply chain principles.
• Demonstrated experience leading and directing staff, including personnel decisions.
• Scope of responsibility includes functional procurement leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing Management, Business preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant experience required, aerospace and manufacturing preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) experience preferred.
• IFS (ERP system) experience preferred.

• Consistently demonstrates company values in decision-making and daily interactions.
• Successfully leads supply chain projects that result in measurable business impact.
• Builds trusted partnerships with company leadership, cross‑functional teams, and external stakeholders.
• Coaches and develops team members while providing timely, constructive feedback.
• Holds team accountable for results.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Many positions at CWBS require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). For ITAR and EAR purposes, U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, nationals and lawful permanent residents, as well as asylees and refugees. The ITAR and/or EAR may limit access rights for non-US Persons or other unauthorized individuals.

CWBS reserves the right to require candidates and employees to provide proof of citizenship, nationality and/or immigration status to determine ITAR and EAR compliance requirements.