Aerospace Procurement Leader: Supplier Management

MD Helicopters Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MD Helicopters, LLC in Mesa, AZ seeks a Procurement Manager to lead the procurement team, ensuring timely, cost-effective acquisition of materials, components, and services supporting production and after-market programs.

The role drives supplier performance, material availability, cost reduction, and compliance with FAR/DFAR, ITAR, and AS9100 while collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and Finance in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 7–10 years in procurement or supply chain.
• Leadership of procurement professionals for aerospace/OEM projects.
• Experience with FAR/DFAR, ITAR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement team, set priorities, and monitor performance metrics.
• Drive supplier delivery, cost reduction, and lead-time improvements.
• Oversee sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, negotiations, and supplier awards.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR, ITAR, and AS9100 requirements.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier management

Negotiation

MRP/ERP experience

Excel proficiency

Aerospace/Defense experience

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement

CPSM/CPM/CSM/ASCM certification (preferred)

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

MD Helicopters, LLC in Mesa, AZ seeks a Procurement Manager to lead the procurement team, ensuring timely, cost-effective acquisition of materials, components, and services supporting production and after-market programs.

The role drives supplier performance, material availability, cost reduction, and compliance with FAR/DFAR, ITAR, and AS9100 while collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and Finance in a fast-paced aerospace environment.