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About the role
- Procurement Manager ensuring timely procurement and production support for defense manufacturing operations. Overseeing material flow and collaborating with multiple teams to meet production deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily purchasing activities to ensure timely acquisition of materials, components, and services to meet production schedules and customer deadlines.
- Act as the primary link connecting procurement to both planning and production teams, rapidly responding to material shortages, delays, and changes to prevent line stoppages.
- Collaborate with Engineering Product Development teams in support of material needed for new product development.
- Continuously monitor open orders and work directly with suppliers to expedite deliveries, resolve delays, and adjust priorities based on production needs.
- Issue, track, and update purchase orders; ensure accuracy in terms, specifications, delivery schedules, and compliance with defense contracting standards.
- Identify, prioritize, and aggressively resolve material shortages through alternative sourcing, split shipments, or expedited logistics.
- Interpret and act on MRP/ERP-generated demand signals to keep material pipelines aligned with dynamic build schedules.
- Track supplier on-time delivery, quality performance, and responsiveness; escalate issues and drive corrective actions when necessary.
- Negotiate best possible terms focusing not only on cost but also on lead times, flexibility, and risk-sharing clauses to support agile production needs.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to resolve material specification conflicts, inspection delays, or documentation gaps that impact material flow.
- Attend daily production and planning meetings to proactively identify upcoming material risks and provide solutions.
- Engage with outside consultants and customers during times of audit.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 10 + years of progressive experience in procurement management
- 3+ years in a management role in a defense or aerospace manufacturing environment strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of defense industry regulations (e.g., ITAR, DFARS).
- Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Visual, SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Benefits
- Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
- Financial & Career Growth – Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan
- 401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level
- Innovative Culture – We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers.
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