Senior Supply Chain Manager | Senior Procurement Manager – Investment Castings; Aerospace Manuf

Position: Senior Supply Chain Manager | Senior Procurement Manager – Investment Castings (Aerospace Manuf[...]

Role Summary

• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead a team responsible for the end-to-end order-to-delivery process for investment castings, including blades, vanes, and nozzles. This critical role ensures the availability of key commodities to support manufacturing and distribution operations.
• The Supply Chain Manager will develop and execute strategic supply chain initiatives to improve supplier performance, ensure material availability, reduce costs, and support overall business growth. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and contract management, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and team leadership.

Our Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned supply chain leader with a strong track record of driving operational excellence and supplier performance. They will bring expertise in investment casting and aerospace supply chains, excel at strategic thinking and negotiations, and possess a natural ability to mentor and lead high‑performing teams.

This individual will align supply chain capabilities with organizational growth and long‑term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier value stream performance is aligned with organizational demand.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for specific value stream categories; develop and implement supplier sourcing strategies that support business growth, cost reduction, and supplier performance.
• Act as an internal consultant regarding the future availability of commodities and their impact on design programs.
• Identify gaps in supplier performance and lead improvement initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team to achieve operational excellence and business results.

Core Competencies & Skill Descriptors Decision Making & Critical Thinking – Extensive Experience

• Analyzes complex scenarios to make informed decisions and evaluates outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Advise others on effective decision‑making frameworks.

Negotiation – Extensive Experience

• Successfully negotiate high‑stakes contracts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Balance firm positioning with collaborative, win‑win outcomes.

Strategic Thinking – Working Knowledge

• Contribute to long‑term planning and strategy execution.
• Monitor industry trends and recommend strategic partnerships.

Leadership – Extensive Experience

• Translate business vision into functional initiatives.
• Coach and motivate team members; establish clear standards and accountability.

Contingency & Disaster Recovery Management – Extensive Experience

• Develop and execute contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Lead disaster recovery testing and ensure operational continuity.

Contracts Management & Administration – Extensive Experience

• Oversee a broad range of contractual agreements.
• Establish best practices and mitigate legal and compliance risks.

Strategic Sourcing – Extensive Experience

• Manage complex sourcing activities including negotiation, contract design, and process improvement.
• Develop procurement policies and consult on best‑in‑class sourcing practices.

Supply Chain Management – Extensive Experience

• Lead supply chain strategy, including joint planning, capacity optimization, and performance measurement.
• Advise on supply network design and financial optimization.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and team leadership.
• Strong decision‑making, negotiation, and strategic planning capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and/or professional certifications (e.g., APICS, CPM, CSCP).
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Background in investment casting processes and materials.

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