Senior Manager, Procurement
Core
Define and execute procurement strategy, strengthen supplier performance, and build scalable supply chain processes for high-powered microwave systems in defense and commercial markets.
Role type
Senior Manager, Procurement
Builds
Scalable supply chain processes and procurement capabilities for directed energy technology manufacturing
Domain
Defense and commercial aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, cost modeling, contract management, cross-functional leadership, team scaling, process standardization, regulatory compliance (FAR/DFARS/AS9100), ERP optimization
Preferred skills
Defense/aerospace supply chain experience, technical drawing interpretation, high-volume manufacturing scaling, international vendor management, KPI improvement, legal framework familiarity
Technologies
Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM
Responsibilities
Develop enterprise supplier negotiation strategies, lead multi-year cost reduction initiatives, own material availability strategy, lead high-value supplier negotiations, serve as primary procurement leader interfacing with Finance/Engineering, develop procurement dashboards and KPIs, lead and develop a growing procurement team, design scalable procure-to-pay processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership