Procurement Process Specialist

Overview

Procurement Process Specialist will improve how procurement‑related supply chain processes, systems, and supplier interactions operate within a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This is a senior individual‑contributor role for a self‑starter who combines strong process thinking with hands‑on procurement execution. The role includes selecting transactional responsibilities—such as consignment management, long‑term agreements, and supplier performance monitoring. Role focuses on process improvement, system effectiveness, and long‑term supply chain reliability.

Partner with cross-functional teams in Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Warehouse teams to strengthen execution, improve visibility, and reduce supply risk across an internal distribution model.

• Procurement Process & Execution Improvement
• Identify and improve procurement‑adjacent supply chain processes, system handoffs, and execution gaps.
• Design and implement process improvements that increase consistency, compliance, and efficiency in a regulated environment.
• Use ERP and reporting tools to improve how procurement work is executed and sustained, not just transacted.

• Transactional & Supplier‑Facing Work
• Support and manage consignment inventory structures and monitoring.
• Support and maintain long‑term agreements (LTAs) and procurement frameworks.
• Track and analyze supplier KPIs, partnering on follow‑up and corrective actions.
• Participate in purchasing execution with a focus on governance, accuracy, and process stability.

• Raw Material Support
• Support the availability of approved raw materials and indirect process materials required for manufacturing (e.g., abrasives, films, and other spec‑driven consumables).
• Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, warehouse, and operations teams to ensure these materials are aligned with requirements, available, and approved.
• Monitor raw material usage patterns and assist in maintaining accurate ERP attributes, including min/max, LT, approved suppliers, and material details.
• Help identify and resolve raw material related issues.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Process Control to ensure changes in raw material approvals, specs, or usage requirements are correctly reflected in procurement processes and supporting systems.
• Identify and communicate supply risk, constraints, and business impacts.

• Cross‑Functional Integration
• Strengthening alignment between procurement processes and quality documentation to improve supplier metrics, KPI tracking and record keeping.
• Identifying and communicating supply risk, constraints, and business impacts.

• Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, Excel models, and SharePoint documentation.
• Use data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate and execute automation opportunities to enhance process performance.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.
• Self‑starter comfortable driving improvements independently.
• Procurement or supply chain experience in aerospace or other regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of ERP‑enabled procurement & inventory processes.
• Experience supporting structured agreements such as contracts, LTAs, or consignment programs.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and improve cross‑functional workflows.
• Excel, Power BI skills, and proficiency with SharePoint.
• Clear, effective communicator.

• Experience with consignment or VMI models.
• Supplier KPI governance and performance analysis.
• Familiarity with incoming inspection or controlled materials.
• Experience in internal distribution environments.
• Ability to automate and execute
• Aerospace or regulated manufacturing background.