Aerospace NPI Buyer & Supplier Manager

Ichor Systems, Inc.; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ichor Systems, Inc. is seeking a procurement professional to lead NPI and prototype purchasing, supplier qualification, and onboarding for aerospace & defense programs. You will collaborate with Engineering and Quality to ensure supplier compliance and document AS9100 requirements.

Responsibilities include managing supplier performance, forecasting needs with suppliers, and driving risk mitigation. This role is on-site in Minnesota with exposure to global supplier networks and regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–8+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with AS9100 or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience supporting precision machining, semiconductor equipment, or Aerospace & Defense supply chains strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage quoting, supplier engagement, and purchasing execution for NPI and prototype programs
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers and materials to support new product development
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure suppliers meet Aerospace & Defense compliance requirements
• Document and institutionalize AS9100 and customer-specific purchasing requirements within procurement processes
• Monitor supplier delivery commitments and drive resolution of shortages, delays, or quality issues
• Communicate demand forecasts and coordinate production requirements with suppliers
• Monitor purchasing activity to minimize incremental material spend while protecting supply continuity
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and drive accountability for performance metrics
• Identify capacity constraints, delivery risks, or material shortages that may impact production
• Lead supply recovery plans with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Escalate issues effectively while driving root cause analysis and corrective actions

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Risk management

Proactive / self-motivated

Independently in fast-paced env

Collaboration with global teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Agile PLM

Job description

Ichor Systems, Inc. is seeking a procurement professional to lead NPI and prototype purchasing, supplier qualification, and onboarding for aerospace & defense programs. You will collaborate with Engineering and Quality to ensure supplier compliance and document AS9100 requirements.

Responsibilities include managing supplier performance, forecasting needs with suppliers, and driving risk mitigation. This role is on-site in Minnesota with exposure to global supplier networks and regulated