Procurement Manager

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks a seasoned Supply Chain and Supplier Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in aerospace production environments, focusing on supplier performance and risk management.

The role requires mentoring staff, developing recovery plans, and coordinating with suppliers, stakeholders, and internal reports to ensure delivery and continuity. Travel willingness is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading/managing teams or projects.
• 5+ years of experience delivering aerospace products in a production environment.
• 5+ years in Supply Chain or Supplier Program Management.
• 5+ years leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects.
• Willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees from multiple Supply Chain and Project Management disciplines.
• Ensure team communicates supplier performance expectations.
• Develop and execute supplier recovery project plans.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, stakeholders and direct reports.
• Conduct risk, issues and opportunities management.
• Coach, counsel, mentor and provide developmental opportunities to enhance employee performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Aerospace industry knowledge

Travel willingness

Job description

• Manage employees from multiple Supply Chain and Project Management disciplines
• Ensure team communicates supplier performance expectations
• Develop and execute supplier recovery project plans
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, stakeholders and direct reports
• Conduct risk, issues and opportunities management
• Coach, counsel, mentor and provide developmental opportunities to enhance employee performance

Requirements

• 5+ years leading/managing teams or projects
• 5+ years of experience delivering aerospace products in a production environment
• 5+ years in Supply Chain or Supplier Program Management
• 5+ years leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects
• Willing to travel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in Supply Chain and Supplier Program Management, with a strong focus on managing teams and projects in the aerospace production environment. Proven ability to develop supplier recovery plans and enhance employee performance through coaching and mentoring.