Electronics Materials Manager

Astronics; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stay Healthy (health, dental, vision)

401K, Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Job summary

Astronics CSC in Waukegan, IL is seeking a procurement leader to plan and manage daily materials management for electronic LRUs such as wireless access points, servers, and modems. You will lead the procurement team, ensure material availability to support production and customer demand, and drive cost, quality, and delivery performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or five years procurement experience, plus at least five years with MRP/ERP systems; aerospace experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or minimum five years procurement experience.
• Minimum of five years experience with MRP or ERP systems.
• Experience working in the aerospace industry and with electronic commodities such as PCBAs, ICs, Memory, and Cable Harnesses.
• This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export‑control laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for procurement related to electronic product lines.
• Determine responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish the business objectives.
• Supervise human resource responsibilities, setting guidelines for recruitment, evaluations and advancement.
• Trains and ensures that all assigned employees are aware of, understand, and comply with company and customer policies, procedures and regulations.
• Work with engineering on projects in development to identify potential procurement issues and opportunities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key electronic commodities (PCBAs, ICs, memory, harnesses, etc.).
• Identify potential new vendors. Interview and evaluate vendors based on pricing, lead time, and capability.
• Plan incoming materials according to production plan. Adjust delivery dates as customer requirements change. Balance cash flow with operational maximization.
• Analyze BOMs (Bills of Material) and identify materials with cost savings opportunities.
• Follow market trends and provide guidance and recommendation for long‑term planning to senior management.
• Identify and assess supply risks (single‑sourced items, geo‑political risk, long lead items) and develop mitigation plans.
• Maintain safety stock, alternate suppliers, and contingency plans for critical components.
• Participate in production / S&OP / planning meetings to communicate material risks, constraints, and recovery plans.
• Submit RFQs (Requests for Quote) to vendors. Compare and review price to obtain best price and lead time.
• Issue Purchase Orders to vendors and follow up on material status.
• Develop qualified supplier and contractor base to support customer demands.
• Coordinate with vendors on pricing, lead time and technical issues.
• Own parameter settings (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, reorder points) in the ERP/MRP system for electronic materials.
• Monitor component lifecycle status (e.g., EOL, NRND) and proactively manage substitutions and last‑time buys.
• Work with engineering to qualify alternate parts and mitigate obsolescence and allocation risk.
• Generate pricing and formal quotes for customer RFQs.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Sourcing strategies

Vendor management

MRP/ERP experience

Production planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerlyTelefonixPDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems. Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long‑term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees and is a six‑time recipient of Chicago's Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.

This position is designated as onsite. The selected candidate must be willing and able to report to the Waukegan, IL location during scheduled work hours

Summary

Responsible for planning and managing daily procurement and materials management activities for the company’s electronic line replaceable unit (LRU) product lines, including wireless access points, servers, and modems. This role leads the electronics procurement team, ensures material availability to support production and customer demand, and drives cost, quality, and delivery performance across the supply base.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide leadership for procurement related to our electronic product lines.
• Determine responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish the business objectives.
• Supervise human resource responsibilities, setting guidelines for personnel recruitment, evaluations and advancement.
• Trains and ensures that all assigned employees are aware of, understand, and comply with company and customer policies, procedures and regulations.
• Work with engineering on projects in development to identify potential procurement issues and opportunities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key electronic commodities (PCBAs, ICs, memory, harnesses, etc.).
• Identify potential new vendors. Interview and evaluate vendors based on pricing, lead time, and capability.
• Plan incoming materials according to production plan. Adjust delivery dates as customer requirements change. Balance cash flow with operational maximization.
• Analyze BOMs (Bills of Material) and identify materials with cost savings opportunities.
• Follow market trends and provide guidance and recommendation for long‑term planning to senior management.
• Identify and assess supply risks (single‑sourced items, geo‑political risk, long lead items) and develop mitigation plans.
• Maintain safety stock, alternate suppliers, and contingency plans for critical components.
• Participate in production / S&OP / planning meetings to communicate material risks, constraints, and recovery plans.
• Submit RFQs (Requests for Quote) to vendors. Compare and review price to obtain best price and lead time.
• Issue Purchase Orders to vendors and follow up on material status.
• Develop qualified supplier and contractor base to support customer demands.
• Coordinate with vendors on pricing, lead time and technical issues.
• Own parameter settings (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, reorder points) in the ERP/MRP system for electronic materials.
• Monitor component lifecycle status (e.g., EOL, NRND) and proactively manage substitutions and last‑time buys.
• Work with engineering to qualify alternate parts and mitigate obsolescence and allocation risk.
• Generate pricing and formal quotes for customer RFQs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of five years procurement experience
• Minimum of five years experience with MRP or ERP systems

Preferred:

• Experience working in the aerospace industry and with electronic commodities such as PCBAs, ICs, Memory, and Cable Harnesses.
• Base salary: $80,000 - $110,000, influenced by several factors including experience, skill set, education, certifications, market conditions, and business needs. In addition, you will be eligible for our Quarterly Incentive compensation bonus.
• This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export‑control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.

Astronics CSC provides a comprehensive benefits package available to full‑time employees, with part‑time employees potentially eligible for these benefits on a pro‑rated basis.

• Stay Healthy– Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity.
• Save for the Future – 401K, Profit Sharing & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• The Astronics Corporation Profit Sharing/ 401(k) Plan is a “safe harbor” plan. Under the plan, Astronics has committed to contribute 3% of your eligible wages, with the ability to do an annual discretionary adder on top.
• Find Balance– Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
• Time for You– Generous Paid Time Off (PTOS), Volunteer Time Off Program (VTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave.
• Professional Growth- Tuition Reimbursement Program

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side‑by‑side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer‑focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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