Aerospace Procurement Specialist

halma; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Firetrace International, a global leader in fire suppression solutions and part of Halma PLC, is seeking an analytical procurement professional with 2–4 years of experience. The role focuses on coordinating full-cycle purchasing, supplier negotiation, and contract execution within a fast-paced environment.

You will manage MRP inputs, monitor supplier performance, and work closely with Program Management, Engineering, and Materials Planning to ensure successful project launches and ongoing supply

Qualifications

• 2-4 years procurement experience in fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full cycle purchasing and sourcing, including supplier selection and contract execution.
• Manage all procurement aspects to support business needs.
• Maintain accurate MRP inputs: supplier, lead times, pricing.
• Monitor supplier promise dates and ensure up-to-date information in schedules.
• Drive supplier performance with KPIs and communicate variances in delivery, price or sale conditions.
• Generate On-Time Delivery (OTD) reports for supplier performance.
• Purchase supplies at optimal price and delivery cycle; maintain inventory turns.
• Adapt to market changes to ensure supply chain availability and quality conformance.
• Collaborate with PM, Eng, and Materials Planning during launches and execution.
• Pursue ongoing supplier performance improvements and cross-functional coordination.
• Communicate with internal customers daily; assist with shortages as needed.
• Prioritize incoming supply with Receiving and Quality teams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Inventory planning

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Cross-functional teamwork

ITAR compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Great Plains ERP (GP)

ERP systems

Job description

Firetrace International, a global leader in fire suppression solutions and part of Halma PLC, is seeking an analytical procurement professional with 2–4 years of experience. The role focuses on coordinating full-cycle purchasing, supplier negotiation, and contract execution within a fast-paced environment.

You will manage MRP inputs, monitor supplier performance, and work closely with Program Management, Engineering, and Materials Planning to ensure successful project launches and ongoing supply