Director of Purchasing

Precision Advanced Manufacturing; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Advanced Machining in Anaheim, CA, is seeking a Director of Procurement to own the supply chain strategy for a precision aerospace and defense manufacturer.

This hands-on leadership role negotiates LTAs with strategic suppliers, manages metals/raw materials, and ensures AS9100/ITAR/DFARS compliance while building a scalable procurement team.

You will partner with Engineering and Quality on NPI, drive cost reductions, and own inventory strategies to support on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in procurement/supply chain, with 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated precision manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience negotiating LTAs and managing metals/raw material supply chains.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ITAR/EAR, and DFARS compliance requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor, IQMS/DELMIAworks, Global Shop, or similar).
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). CPSM/CPM a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement strategy for raw materials (titanium, aluminum, nickel alloys, steel), outside processing (heat treat, plating, NDT), tooling, and MRO.
• Negotiate and manage Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) with strategic suppliers to secure pricing and supply continuity in volatile metals markets.
• Lead supplier qualification, approval, and performance management in accordance with AS9100 and customer flow-down requirements (NADCAP, ITAR/EAR where applicable).
• Manage supplier risk across single-source and sole-source relationships common in A&D supply chains.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality on new part introduction, source selection, and make/buy decisions.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or delivery in a highly regulated environment.
• Build and mentor a team of buyers/planners; establish procurement processes, KPIs, and reporting.
• Manage inventory strategy across raw, WIP, and finished goods to support on-time delivery targets.
• Collaborate with Finance on cost forecasting, budget variance, and supplier payment terms.
• Ensure compliance with DFARS, ITAR, and other government contracting requirements as applicable.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent)

CPSM/CPM certification (preferred)

Tools

Epicor ERP

IQMS/DELMIAWorks

Global Shop

Job description

Precision Advanced Machining is an ISO 9001, AS9100D, and ITAR-certified manufacturer that integrates abrasive waterjet, fiber-laser, and multi-axis CNC technologies under one disciplined quality system. Its mission is to deliver predictable, high-tolerance parts for aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial programs. Each job starts with a rapid, accurate quote and a written confirmation that locks scope, cost, and delivery, setting clear expectations from the outset.

The Role

We're looking for a Director of Procurement to own the supply chain strategy for a precision machining manufacturer serving aerospace and defense customers. This is a hands‑on leadership role — you'll be negotiating long-term agreements with raw material suppliers, managing risk in a tight metals market, and building out a procurement function that can scale with growth and support AS9100/ITAR compliance requirements.

What You'll Do

• Own end-to-end procurement strategy for raw materials (titanium, aluminum, nickel alloys, steel), outside processing (heat treat, plating, NDT), tooling, and MRO
• Negotiate and manage Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) with strategic suppliers to secure pricing and supply continuity in volatile metals markets
• Lead supplier qualification, approval, and performance management in accordance with AS9100 and customer flow-down requirements (NADCAP, ITAR/EAR where applicable)
• Manage supplier risk across single-source and sole-source relationships common in A&D supply chains
• Partner with Engineering and Quality on new part introduction, source selection, and make/buy decisions
• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or delivery in a highly regulated environment
• Build and mentor a team of buyers/planners; establish procurement processes, KPIs, and reporting
• Manage inventory strategy across raw, WIP, and finished goods to support on-time delivery targets
• Collaborate with Finance on cost forecasting, budget variance, and supplier payment terms
• Ensure compliance with DFARS, ITAR, and other government contracting requirements as applicable

What You Bring

• 8+ years in procurement/supply chain, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated precision manufacturing environment (medical device, semi-cap also relevant)
• Direct experience negotiating LTAs and managing metals/raw material supply chains
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ITAR/EAR, and DFARS compliance requirements
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor, IQMS/DELMIAworks, Global Shop, or similar)
• Strong negotiation skills and comfort managing supplier relationships in a constrained supply environment
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience); CPSM/CPM a plus

Competitive compensation package, starting at $140,000.