Aerospace Supply Chain Lead

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

PTO

Life insurance

Supplemental benefits

HSA

401k match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) seeks a Supply Chain Deputy to drive strategic and operational procurement, planning, and inventory management in a high-mix, low-volume aerospace environment.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will design procurement strategies, maintain KPI-driven supplier performance, and ensure DFARS/DPAS compliance while leading a procurement team and coordinating with QA/Engineering.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain.
• Proficiency with computerized MRP/ERP systems.
• Identify and maintain key procurement KPIs.
• Negotiate subcontract terms and pricing for materials and services.
• Maintain positive relationships with qualified suppliers.
• Lead recurring cost estimation for new product ideas.
• Review cost/quantity choices for cost-effective decisions.
• Knowledge of contract manufacturing practices.
• Establish viable relationships with offshore suppliers.
• Motivate and mentor a skilled procurement team.
• Familiarity with commercial electronics building practices.
• Hands-on experience with subcontracting and outsourcing PCB assembly and cable/harnesses.
• Prior government contracting experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement procurement strategies across all commodities to meet growing project needs.
• Maintain KPIs to drive supplier performance with quality and on-time delivery.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
• Extend supplier base to enable make/buy decisions and tooling choices.
• Ensure DFARS/DPAS compliance and government contract requirements.
• Maintain an approved supplier methodology per AS9100/ISO9001.
• Collaborate with QA and Engineering to approve new suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements.
• Integrate approved suppliers into product teams during development.
• Position ESAero to leverage outside resources for manufacturing needs.
• Develop inventory processes to scale with >$100M inventory and ensure accuracy.

Skills

10+ years of experience in SupplyChain

MRP/ERP systems

procurement KPI measurements

negotiate subcontract terms

supplier relationships

cost estimation

cost/quantity optimization

contract manufacturing

offshore supplier relations

lead procurement team

electronics build practices

PCB assembly and harnesses

ASCM/ISM training desirable

inventory control methods

government contracting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Purchasing certification (ASCM/ISM)

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) seeks a Supply Chain Deputy to drive strategic and operational procurement, planning, and inventory management in a high-mix, low-volume aerospace environment.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will design procurement strategies, maintain KPI-driven supplier performance, and ensure DFARS/DPAS compliance while leading a procurement team and coordinating with QA/Engineering.