Defense BU Procurement Manager
Core
Drive delivery excellence and supplier performance for critical parts impacting plant operations in the aerospace industry.
Role type
Senior supply chain procurement manager (aerospace)
Builds
Supply chain reliability for plant operations
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Defense
Required skills
Supplier management, material planning, supplier development, supplier quality, risk mitigation, KPI tracking, cross-functional coordination, problem-solving, analytical skills, organizational skills
Preferred skills
Aerospace industry experience, manufacturing of aerospace components, SAP (MM module), material planning with foreign suppliers
Responsibilities
Develop understanding of supplier capabilities and operational risks; review supplier performance and highlight emerging risks; perform supplier follow-up activities and visits; coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Finance, and Lean teams; execute risk mitigation and recovery plans; track KPIs and contribute to action plans for delivery and inventory optimization; promote collaboration across buyers and plants.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC