Procurement Supervisor

Procurement Supervisor – Karman Space & Defense

Location:

Huntington Beach, CA

Pay Range: $96,000 – $115,000 per year (base pay)

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

• Supervise, mentor, and develop procurement staff, including Buyers and Senior Buyers
• Set priorities, and balance resources to meet program and production demands
• Provide guidance on complex procurements involving long lead times, technical specifications, and regulated materials
• Support performance management, coaching, and corrective action when required
• Review and approve weekly timecards
• Review and approve time off requests

• 5–8+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in aerospace, space, or defense
• 3+ years of experience leading or supervising procurement teams
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting environments
• Experience procuring technical materials, machined parts, composites, OSP services or complex assemblies
• Familiarity with AS9100 and supplier quality requirements
• Able to work with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word
• Experience with Epicor or equivalent ERP software

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management capabilities
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and statements of work
• Strong communication skills across cross-functional teams
• Highly organized with ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a Refugee, or an Asylee
• Applicants must be eligible for the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Travel required:

Up to 25%. Includes local and out-of-state supplier visits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis. Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Defense and Space Manufacturing