Aerospace Procurement Lead - SAP, Negotiation & Team

Marquee Staffing; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquee Staffing seeks a Senior Procurement Manager in Inglewood, CA to lead a team buying parts and materials for aerospace and defense programs. This on-site, direct-hire role offers a full-time schedule and a competitive annual pay range.

You will collaborate with suppliers to obtain best price, quality, and on-time delivery, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with corporate, customer, and government rules.

Qualifications

• Experience buying parts for aerospace/defense.
• Experience using SAP.
• Experience managing a purchasing team.
• Experience using KPIs or other ways to track team results.
• Strong contract negotiation skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience buying machined parts.
• Experience working with machining suppliers.
• Strong skills with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and support a team of buyers.
• Work with suppliers to get the best price, quality, and delivery times.
• Negotiate contracts and supplier agreements.
• Make sure purchasing follows company, customer, and government rules.
• Track team goals and results.
• Help solve supplier problems, including late or poor-quality parts.
• Improve the way purchase orders move from Planning to Procurement.
• Help find and approve new suppliers.
• Track supplier risks and help prevent problems.
• Find ways to save money and lower costs.
• Visit the warehouse or production area when needed to check parts or processes.

Skills

Aerospace purchasing

Team management

Contract negotiation

Blueprint reading

Machined parts purchasing

Machining suppliers

Excel/PowerPoint/Word

KPIs tracking

Communication skills

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 10 years related experience, 5 years managing a purchasing team

Master’s degree + 5 years related experience, 3 years managing a purchasing team

Tools

SAP

Job description

Marquee Staffing seeks a Senior Procurement Manager in Inglewood, CA to lead a team buying parts and materials for aerospace and defense programs. This on-site, direct-hire role offers a full-time schedule and a competitive annual pay range.

You will collaborate with suppliers to obtain best price, quality, and on-time delivery, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with corporate, customer, and government rules.