Lead Procurement Analyst

Beehive Industries, LLC; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 138,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Beehive Industries, LLC is seeking a Lead Procurement Analyst for NPI, Tooling, and Shop Supplies at our Centennial, Colorado facility. You will lead sourcing and purchasing to support new product introduction and manufacturing operations, partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to ensure timely availability of materials and services.

The role requires a strong procurement background in technical environments, ability to manage supplier performance, and a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5–7 years of procurement, sourcing, buying, or inventory planning in a technical setting.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and supplier management.
• Experience liaising with outside vendors and clear verbal and written communication.
• Experience in aerospace or industrial sectors; knowledge of government compliance for sourcing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of sourcing strategies with data analysis and stakeholder alignment.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations for prototype, development, and production needs.
• Source materials, components, tooling, and services for NPI schedules.
• Monitor supplier lead times and identify risks to milestones.
• Coordinate first-time buys, prototype purchases, engineering samples, and production transition needs.
• Support make/buy analysis and supplier selection activities.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, Operations to improve procurement systems.
• Establish stocking levels, reorder points, and replenishment for critical shop supplies.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, standardize products, cost reductions and availability.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships for frequently purchased materials.
• Expedite hardware to meet schedules and support logistics between sites and vendors.
• Resolve shortages, late deliveries, and quality issues with suppliers.
• Ensure purchasing complies with company policies, customer requirements, and quality standards.

Skills

Data analysis

Procurement processes

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Aerospace industry knowledge

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Master’s degree (a plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Centennial, Colorado facility.

Role Overview

The Lead Procurement Analyst- NPI, Tooling, and Shop Supplies is responsible for sourcing, purchasing and managing the supply of materials, tooling, and equipment required to support new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Program Management, and Supply Chain to ensure materials and services are available on time and meet technical, quality, cost, and delivery requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a deep understanding of procurement processes and systems, is highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast paced environment. This role will manage suppliers from initial sourcing and quotation through purchase order placement, delivery, and ongoing supplier performance.

What You’ll Do...

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies through data analysis and with close alignment to Manufacturing Programs and Engineering team stakeholders
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations for prototype, development, and production requirements.
• Source materials, components, tooling, and services required to support NPI schedules.
• Monitor supplier lead times and proactively identify risks to program milestones.
• Coordinate first-time buys, prototype purchases, engineering samples, and production transition requirements.
• Support make/buy analysis and supplier selection activities as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Finance, Legal, Operations) to identify and address procurement system requirements and opportunities for improvement
• Establish appropriate stocking levels, reorder points, and replenishment processes for critical shop supplies.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, standardize products, reduce costs, and improve availability.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships for frequently purchased materials and consumables.
• Expedite hardware as needed to meet schedules including logistical support of hardware moving between sites and vendors
• Work with suppliers to resolve shortages, late deliveries, quality issues, and other performance concerns.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with applicable company policies, customer requirements, and quality standards.

You have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus
• At least 5-7 years relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, buying, and / or inventory planning in a technical purchasing role
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and supplier management
• Able to liaison with outside vendors, clear verbal and written communications
• Experience working in aerospace or industrial industries and knowledge of government compliance regulations for sourcing processes
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional relationships effectively
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have...

• Strong leadership capabilities with a proactive and hands-on approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to adapt to change and support the team in managing transformation

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $138,000-$157,000 base salary. Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life,and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.