Senior Procurement Manager
Core
Lead and scale procurement operations for critical imaging products and defense programs, owning supplier relationships at the strategic level and driving cost/delivery performance.
Role type
Senior Procurement Manager (Defense/Aerospace)
Builds
Resilient supply base for full-rate production of defense systems
Domain
Defense technology, aerospace, regulated manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (supply chain)
Required skills
Strategic supplier relationship management, complex negotiation, supplier qualification, risk mitigation, cost modeling, team leadership, FAR/DFARS/ITAR compliance knowledge, supply chain process optimization
Preferred skills
Aerospace/defense industry experience, regulated manufacturing experience, high-growth environment leadership
Technologies
Lattice OS, FAR, DFARS, ITAR
Responsibilities
Negotiate long-term agreements with key suppliers and subcontractors; Lead make-vs-buy decisions and source selection for complex components; Identify and mitigate supply risks including sole-source dependencies; Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement organization; Partner with engineering and program management to align procurement decisions with milestones
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership