Aerospace Procurement Director

Nidec Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation is seeking a Procurement Director to join its Aerospace team in Atlanta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to advance the development of propulsion systems for battery-powered aircraft.

This role requires building a strong procurement organization and negotiating significant purchasing agreements while fostering supplier relationships to achieve operational excellence.

With expectations of up to 50% travel, candidates should possess strong leadership skills and 10 years of relevant experience, along with a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Requires 10 years of prior relevant experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Advanced management and leadership knowledge needed.
• Experience with aerospace quality standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build a Procurement Organization structure for strategic initiatives.
• Negotiate price and purchasing conditions on major orders.
• Define data-driven strategies for risk mitigation and cost reduction.
• Foster relationships with key suppliers for effective procurement.
• Oversee compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Supplier Relationship Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional certification

Job description

Job Summary

Procurement Director – Aerospace

As a Procurement Director with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to support the development and production of propulsion systems for battery‑powered aircraft that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B.

Responsibilities

• Build a Procurement Organization structure capable of supporting company’s strategic initiatives.
• Create and maintain a strong base of aerospace certified suppliers.
• Define and implement data driven strategies to mitigate risk, reduce spending, improve cash flow and optimize company’s financial and operational performances.
• Participate directly in the negotiation of price and purchasing conditions on major purchase orders and supply agreements.
• Create and implement supply chain KPI’s to measure performance and monitor trends to reduce spendings, alleviate risks, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Foster strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure a cost‑effective direct procurement ecosystem.
• Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, on‑time delivery and innovation.
• Work closely with procurement organizations of parent companies to leverage their size and their contracts for key commodities.
• Oversee the procurement process, ensuring compliance with company policies, industry regulations and ethical standards.
• Implement processes to support the SIOP process of the plants.
• Work with quality team to ensure that suppliers are complying with aerospace quality standards.
• Support New Product Development with early identification of potential suppliers and costing activities.
• Establish process for regular supplier business reviews to ensure our suppliers are accountable to company’s expectations for quality, cost, and delivery.
• Actively collaborate with Engineering and Suppliers to develop and implement Value Add/Value Engineering processes to improve the cost of our materials.

Travel

Anticipated travel up to 50% both domestic and international.

Leadership & Management

The role includes recommending tactical and operational strategies, directing their execution, establishing operational plans for medium‑term impact, communicating with executive leadership, influencing stakeholders, making significant process improvements, solving complex problems, and managing a large team with hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority following corporate guidelines.

Qualifications

Requires advanced management and leadership knowledge to lead cross‑department project teams or manage across multiple job family group. Requires mastery within a specific technical or broad expertise across multiple related disciplines. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional certification and 10 years of prior relevant experience are required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf