Procurement Manager

Job Description

Location: StilWell, OK

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Filtration Technology

About Us:

This manufacturing organization is a global leader in advanced filtration solutions, serving critical industries including aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing. They are committed to innovation, quality, and operational excellence. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager to join their dynamic team.

Position Overview:

They are looking for a strategic and detail-oriented Procurement Manager with a strong background in the aerospace and defense industry. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in purchasing, inventory management, demand planning, and vendor relationship management, along with a solid understanding of DFAR, FAR, and ITAR compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead procurement activities across multiple programs and product lines.

- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.

- Manage supplier performance, contract negotiations, and long-term vendor relationships.

- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations including DFAR, FAR, and ITAR.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and quality.

- Oversee inventory levels and support demand planning to optimize supply chain efficiency.

- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.

- Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in the aerospace and defense industry.

- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and inventory management systems.

- Proven experience in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.

- Familiarity with DFAR/FAR/ITAR regulations is essential.

- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.Company Description

DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.

Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.

With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.

We believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.

Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.

Full-time