Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

BLR Aerospace has an immediate opening for a Supply Chain Manager. The ideal candidate would have 5+ years of Purchasing/Procurement/Sourcing experience, preferably in an aerospace or technical industry. Demonstrated skills in managing both internal and external customers, tracking commitments and personal follow-through are essential. Strong negotiation, organization, time management, continuous process efficiency improvement, excellent communication skills and the ability to represent the company in a professional manner are fundamental requirements.

• Identify, qualify, and select suppliers of materials, equipment, products, or services, and conduct overall supplier management.
• Develop mutually beneficial supplier working relationships.
• Produce Request for Quotes (RFQs), negotiate pricing, contracts, lead-time, delivery dates, and oversee supplier performance.
• Create Purchase Orders, Blanket Purchase Orders and/or Master Agreements with suppliers and engage in all aspects of contract management.
• Ensure suppliers' performance is consistent with corporate objectives, particularly in quality, on-time delivery, cost management, and inventory turns.
• Monitor scheduled deliveries, consistent follow-up and manage part shortages and expedites. Process receipts, invoices, and related transactions, resolve any related issues.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Work in partnership with Production Control to ensure appropriate inventory levels.
• Effectively deliver communications and business presentations, reports, and forecasts to Leadership team, customers, vendors, and employees, highlighting key performance indicators, risks and recommendations for improvement.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering & Manufacturing teams to understand product requirements and identify new supply partners to support both new product development and ongoing production.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance on vendor audits, Supplier Scorecards, and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement programs in supply chain quality, delivery and cost.
• Manage RMA (Return Material Authorization) and RTV (Return to Vendor) process.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by adhering to and improving policies, procedures, standards, and strategies to ensure process transparency, fairness, impartiality, and confidentiality.
• Support monthly financial closing by completing all transactions and credit card purchases reconciliation.
• Prepare quarterly supplier performance evaluation incorporating input from QA, Engineering primarily, as well as other stakeholders.
• Prepare presentation for conducting quarterly supplier business reviews focused Quality, On-time Delivery and General Support.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of Open Purchase Order Report.
• Travel to vendors and events as required.
• All other related duties as assigned.

• Previous aerospace, medical or automotive experience is a plus.
• Experience with BAAN ERP systems is desirable.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• MS Office Suite proficient (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Degree in Business preferred.
• 5+ years of Purchasing, Procurement, and/or Sourcing experience.

Base Compensation: USD  -  Paid Salaried.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.

11002 29th Ave W, Bldg C-19 Everett, Washington, 98204 United States.