Manager, Procurement

Job Description As a Manager, Procurement, you will oversee and manage all activities related to the procurement of materials, products, and services for the organization. This role ensures that procurement and inventory control processes are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with company goals. The Procurement Manager will lead a procurement team and an inventory control process to ensure material availability, inventory accuracy and efficient flow that supports production and customer schedules. The Procurement Manager will have the opportunity to leverage their strong negotiation skills, deep knowledge of supply chain management, ability to develop teams and processes through continuous improvement capabilities, and their ability to develop strategic supplier relationships to drive quality and profitability. What you'll do: • Manage the entire procurement cycle - supplier selection/evaluation/approval, negotiation, purchase order creation, delivery tracking, and inventory coordination. • Directly lead the procurement team and outside vendor services. Develop and mentor supply chain team members to improve efficiency and professional growth. • Effectively manage supply chain incoming material receiving and inventory control processes. • Optimize inventory stock levels through MRP parameter maintenance and ABC cycle counting. • Collaborate with production, finance and sales to forecast demand and manage stock levels effectively. • Coordinate cross-functional efforts to resolve material shortages and expedite critical parts. • Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish long-term partnerships to ensure quality and reliability. • Collaborate with corporate supply chain teams to drive overall savings and efficiency projects. • Continuously seek process improvement opportunities to enhance supply chain efficiency and sustainability. • Track KPIs (OTD, TAT, inventory turns, cycle count accuracy) and drive continuous improvement projects. • Maintain accurate records of purchases and other important data in the procurement system. • Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards and legal requirement. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations or related field, or equivalent experience. • 5+ years in supply chain or materials management with supervisory experience. • 5+ years working with MRP/ERP systems and S&OP processes. • 5+ years of experience with Excel tools including pivot tables, advanced formulas and data visualization. Desired Skills: • Experience working in the aviation industry and/or similar manufacturing-based industry. • Experience applying Lean or Six Sigma in material flow. • Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. Benefits that make life better: • Comprehensive Healthcare • 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested • Paid Time Off starting on day one • Bonus opportunities • Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Short- & Long-Term Disability • Life & AD&D Insurance • Learning & Training opportunities #LI-KH1