Machining Procurement Analyst

Chipton‑Ross is seeking a Machining Procurement Analyst for a contract opportunity in Long Beach, CA.

• 5 years in a Procurement role and 3 years in aerospace industry and/or manufacturing
• Ability to create and update request for proposals (RFPs), purchase orders (POs) and facilities work orders in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
• Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in‑writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
• Comfortable working in a high‑stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction
• Ability to balance multiple priorities with ambiguous instructions

• End‑to‑End Commodity Management:
  Manage assigned commodities from demand to contract fulfillment.
• Strategic & Tactical Execution:
  Apply sourcing and supplier management expertise across all organizational levels.
• Supply Base Development:
  Optimize the supply base to meet long‑term program needs.
• Cost and Risk Reduction Strategy:
  Develop strategies to reduce total cost, lead time, and supply chain risk.
• Supplier Research & Negotiation:
  Conduct market research, assess suppliers, issue RFQs/RFPs, and lead contract negotiations.
• Integrated Sourcing Strategy:
  Align sourcing with program, customer, product lifecycle, and in‑service support strategies.
• Supplier Performance Management:
  Oversee supply/demand planning, schedule adherence, quality, on‑time delivery, and cost for suppliers.
• Supplier Development & Improvement:
  Lead supplier improvement initiatives and integrate results into strategies.
• Value Engineering & Cost Analysis:
  Drive value engineering, BOM cost breakdowns, and should‑cost analysis.

• Experience reading drawings/stp files and providing engineering DFM feedback, alternative manufacturing methods

• Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Engineering or Business‑related field

• Full‑Time