Aerospace Sourcing & Procurement Director

Parker Aerospace; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Ogden, UT is seeking a Division Sourcing and Procurement Manager to lead raw materials and supplier strategy for the Commercial Flight Controls division. You will direct purchasing, qualify suppliers, and drive lean processes to meet production needs.

You will manage a team, interact with engineering, quality, and finance, and shape long-term sourcing strategies. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits within the aerospace industry.

Qualifications

• 10 years of strategic sourcing/supply chain mgmt. experience preferred; minimum of 7 years leadership experience; aerospace industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and adopt to practical application.
• Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Plans and direct the activities of the Division's purchases of raw materials, supplies, equipment or services. Identifies raw material requirements from production specifications, operational schedules and engineering quality requirements.
• Establishes preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations. Promotes and uses strategic suppliers.
• Partners in interviewing, selecting and negotiating with suppliers in response to material requirements/cost issues. Establishes procedures to leverage the company's position. Ensures purchasing strategy reflects the consistent utilization of local suppliers vs. Group strategic suppliers.
• Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price.
• Develops standard/automated re-order procedures. Will develop crisis management and supplier backup contingency programs.
• Develops and benchmarks best practices among the Divisions suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers.
• Ensures purchases and capital expenditures are consistent with Division strategies and within department budgets.
• Responsible for integrating the Division with electronic interfacing throughout the purchasing function.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain mgmt

Leadership

Aerospace experience

Analytical skills

Lean principles

Advanced computer skills

Cost accounting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering/materials management

SCM certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Parker Aerospace in Ogden, UT is seeking a Division Sourcing and Procurement Manager to lead raw materials and supplier strategy for the Commercial Flight Controls division. You will direct purchasing, qualify suppliers, and drive lean processes to meet production needs.

You will manage a team, interact with engineering, quality, and finance, and shape long-term sourcing strategies. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits within the aerospace industry.