Supply Chain Procurement Agent

Supply Chain Procurement Agent

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Wichita, Kansas that is one of the world's largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business/regional jets. With expertise in aluminum and advanced composite manufacturing solutions, the company's core products include fuselages, integrated wings and wing components, pylons, and nacelles.

The Supply Chain Procurement Agent is responsible for managing the procurement of goods and services needed for a company's operations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage subcontracts in compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations, ensuring proper flow-downs and contract adherence throughout the supply chain.
• Work effectively with suppliers, ensuring strong relationships, contract compliance, and high-performance delivery.
• Lead and support robust supplier competitions, negotiating and selecting suppliers based on best-value principles.
• Work across internal functions such as engineering, finance, and program management to ensure alignment with contractual and operational goals.
• Assist with financial analysis, cost estimation, and development of compliant proposals to prime contractors.
• Support procurement efforts in advanced composites, advanced machining, and structures, leveraging expertise in these supply bases.

Requirements:

• 10+ yrs of experience
• Proven track record in supply chain, subcontracting, or procurement roles within the defense industry.
• Deep understanding of FAR/DFARS requirements, subcontract flow-downs, and compliance best practices.
• Experience running supplier competitions using best-value selection criteria.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate, resolve issues, and build productive supplier relationships.
• Ability to mentor less experienced personnel, sharing industry knowledge and best practices.
• Experience in estimating, financial analysis, and proposal development is a plus.
• Familiarity with advanced composites, machining and structures supply bases is highly desirable.