Manager - Procurement Operations

Job Description

The company we represent is a well-known global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. As a publicly traded entity, it has built an impressive 75-year legacy marked by continuous growth and innovation. Widely respected in the aerospace sector, this company is known for its outstanding corporate culture that encourages personal development and offers a wide array of opportunities. Forbes has recognized it as one of the top employers globally, emphasizing its dedication to excellence and diversity. With over $7 billion in revenue, this company continues to thrive in its industry.

Step into a leadership role where your ideas matter, your team respects you, and your impact is seen every single day. This is more than a management position; it's your chance to lead a small, high-performing group, put your stamp on processes, and help shape the future of the department. You'll take over from a long-tenured manager who retired, inheriting a stable team and the freedom to bring fresh thinking to the table. In this role, you'll oversee a close-knit team of 23 skilled professionals, guiding daily operations while driving strategic execution.

Our client is seeking a self-motivated leader who's forward-thinking, resourceful, and eager to take initiative. If you thrive on turning ideas into action and building teams that succeed together, this is the place to do it.

Why this role stands out:

Comprehensive benefits from Day 1 medical, dental, vision, and more.

9% 401(k) match dollar-for-dollar employer contributions to your Retirement Savings Plan every pay period.

Commitment to your growth, robust training programs, and a collaborative culture built on continuous learning.

Well-being perks include a free on-site fitness center membership to keep you energized.

The selected candidate will report to the Plant Manager and provide managerial and leadership support to the Procurement and Supply Chain Team to ensure Business Unit goals are met through the execution of procurement strategies. Procurement strategies include but are not limited to the security of supply, cost savings, optimization of processes, and supplier risk mitigation. The overall goal is to support the production schedule while obtaining the best achievable value for supplies and services while maintaining compliance with company procedures.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Expected to assist in the implementation of the company's EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles

Comply with all department, facility, Corporate, and Regulatory EH&S regulations

Wear all required personal protective equipment

Report all job-related illnesses and injuries. (Per employee handbook)

Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor promptly

Attend all EH&S training

Responsibilities

Directly responsible for the overall Plant procurement operations, which includes direct, indirect, and Capital spend.

Provide guidance and leadership to Plant Procurement Specialists and Supply Chain Planners.

Collaborate with the value stream (Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Finance, etc) to ensure procurement strategies align with Plant and BU goals.

Share savings targets of plant-specific spend with Location Management, Category Management, and stakeholders.

Manage supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and the execution of agreements to support plant requirements.

Monitor supplier performance and place countermeasures to resolve any issues that may arise.

Communicate supplier issues to BU Procurement, Category Management, and Quality.

Review Plant Procurement metrics and take the necessary actions to ensure Plant and BU targets are met.

Responsible for ensuring Procurement retains compliance with all auditing agencies: FBP, Quality -AS9100 (BSI), Customer, ASAT.

Ensure the successful execution of Oracle-related procurement processes, including system enhancement implementations.

Responsible for Raw Material forecasting, inventory management, cost management, and researching potential BOM issues affecting inventory accuracy.

Oversee Oracle item and raw material transactional activity to drive inventory accuracy - including accurate cycle count program monitoring and maintenance for raw materials.

Manage project-related teams and plant procurement and supply chain initiatives.

Ability to be flexible and manage competing priorities well; understand how to balance various deadlines and tensions both within the business and between the business and its partners.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, IT, Politics, Policy, Finance, Accounting, Data Science/Analytics, Marketing/Communication, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering.

Minimum 6 years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain.

Knowledge and understanding of procurement and financial best practices and compliance (Sarbanes-Oxley, UCC Laws, Import/Export Laws, etc).

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder').

Preferred Qualifications:

Procurement experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ability to write and negotiate complex contracts for the obtaining of goods and services.

Experience in ORACLE, or a similar type of Enterprise Business Systems experience.

Willingness to frequently visit the shop floor for a better understanding of Plant operations.

Customer-oriented personality.

Integrity and operates with utmost ethics; trustworthy; advocates for and complies with laws and audit functions; reports accurately; abides by agreed terms and conditions.

Full-time