Director of Procurement managing procurement processes within aerospace supply chain. Leading global P2R governance, material availability, and supplier performance improvements.
Responsibilities
Global P2R Governance – Design, document, and roll out standard work for requisition, PO placement, supplier acknowledgment, manage ASL (Approved Supplier List), goods/invoice receipt, and GR/IR resolution; align six ERPs and related master-data rules including SAP implementation transition
Material Availability & Expediting – Lead daily shortage management and tiered escalation; resolve constraints rapidly while transitioning sites from reactive expediting to disciplined planning
PO Execution Excellence – Drive 100 % PO accuracy, secure supplier confirmations within 48 hours, and achieve best-in-class on-time delivery through disciplined processes, supplier development, and inventory-buffer strategies (kanban, & VMI)
Performance Management & Analytics – Build real-time dashboards for OTD, inventory turns, PPV, GR/IR aging, and P2R cycle time; facilitate weekly site huddles and monthly executive reviews
Continuous Improvement – Champion Lean/Six-Sigma kaizens to compress P2R cycle time and release working capital; cleanse MRP parameters (min/max, safety stock, MOQ) to align inventory with demand variability
People & Change Leadership – Lead tactical buyers/expediters through regional managers; coach talent pipelines and cultivate a culture of data-driven decision-making and operational rigor
Participate in supplier selections and onboarding of new sources for indirect commodity spend and supplier consolidation
Maintain current knowledge of market conditions that affect overall cost, lead time, and availability of critical commodities
Continuously improve supplier performance by understanding business requirements and aligning suppliers with business needs
Participate in supplier quarterly reviews and communicate expectations
Work closely with Commodity Managers and Supply Chain Managers to negotiate favorable contracts and long-term agreements
Must meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators on cost, quality, delivery and cash flow
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
Minimum 10 years’ progressive procurement/materials leadership in aerospace or other complex, regulated manufacturing
Demonstrated success running multi-site P2R or tactical buying organizations (>$250 M annual spend)
Expert knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Syteline, or equivalent) and advanced analytics tools (Power BI/Tableau; Excel)
Proven Lean/Six-Sigma practitioner with quantifiable cost, cycle-time, or inventory wins and supplier relationship management
Willing and able to travel up to 30 % globally
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as negotiation, analytical and project management skills
Strong collaboration and leader of teamwork orientation with ability to interact with all levels within the organization
Ability to drive global supply chain goals and performance metrics, reduce total landed costs and develop supplier partnerships
Experience in negotiating with raw material and outside service suppliers to secure favorable pricing and long-term contracts
Experience with advanced data analysis and visualization tools including creative thinking with problem-solving capabilities
Impeccable integrity, strong communication and presentation skills.
Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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