Manager, Procurement Sr

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.

Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You’ll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.

• Direct the macro inventory planning and scheduling process according to the business plan, customer requirements, and material availability and forecast sales volumes.
• Provide day-to-day materials and operations management; plan production requirements, assign manpower, authorize overtime, and control costs.
• Manage a purchasing team of 10–15 buyers, providing leadership, coaching, and performance oversight.
• Carry out inventory control functions including planning aggregate inventory requirements in accordance with business plan sales objectives, balancing company goals (cost, quality, and delivery), participating in analysis of material procurement decisions, and developing inventory management data systems.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to inventory costing systems; perform valuation of incoming inventory; maintain inventory costing information in systems.
• Manage, plan, and report on the status of all inventory owned by the corporation; regularly analyze the aging of inventory and identify surplus material for disposal.
• Produce and maintain performance measures to graphically display strengths, weaknesses, and identify improvement opportunities in materials management.
• Coordinate design and implementation of supply chain-related quality systems; establish and implement operating policies and procedures needed to achieve strategic goals.
• Coordinate and liaise with other leadership roles to ensure production standards and goals are achieved.
• Cultivate on‑going relationships with outside supplier and vendor organizations.
• Manage logistics functions. Develop short- and long-range logistics strategies.
• Design, modify, and maintain international logistics strategy for shipping materials and products to, between, and from all company locations and customers.
• Investigate and implement new procedures and methods to reduce transportation costs.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, freight rates, and classifications with carriers for services and preferential rates.
• Audit and approve payment of freight bills.
• Set performance goals; prepare various freight cost analyses and measures of performance to determine effectiveness and efficiency.

• Familiarity with Sarbanes‑Oxley and Government Contracting Purchasing System Review (CPSR) compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and Small Business Goal Objectives.
• Proficient in developing and training purchasing policies and procedures.
• Skilled in creating and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Experience facilitating and managing large, multi‑year contract bids.
• Experience tracking vendor performance and initiating vendor corrective actions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills for a fast‑paced, high‑volume work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, delegate effectively, and operate with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent coaching skills and a proven ability to create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 7+ years of supply chain management experience preferred.
• 4+ years of proven leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working in defense contracting and procurement.
• Aviation‑related procurement experience is a plus.

• 401(k) with 100% company match, up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities