Procurement Manager

RocketForce Technologies LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RocketForce Technologies LLC in Redmond, WA is seeking a strategic and hands-on Procurement Manager to lead the supply chain across sourcing, procurement, planning and supplier development for a growing aerospace manufacturing enterprise.

The role demands a track record of building scalable organizations, driving execution, and partnering with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Finance to deliver on-time delivery, cost competitiveness, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing
• Experience leading end-to-end supply chain functions including sourcing, procurement, planning, inventory and logistics
• Proven track record of improving on-time delivery, cost competitiveness, and supplier performance
• Experience standing up or transforming a modern, scalable supply chain organization across multiple sites
• Strong collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Business Development

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide supply chain strategy aligned with growth objectives and customer commitments
• Build and lead a multi-site supply chain organization that is standardized, scalable, and performance-driven
• Design future-state operating models to improve efficiency, visibility, and accountability
• Oversee procurement, strategic sourcing, planning, and supplier development across sites
• Implement KPIs and operating rhythms focused on delivery, quality, lead time, and cost performance

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Lean/Six Sigma

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Analytics tools

Job description

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Procurement Manager

Full Time Regular Redmond, WA, US

14 days ago Requisition ID: 1067

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually

Job Title:Supply Chain Procurement Manager

Job Location:Redmond, WA

Job Schedule:9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Supply Chain Leader to build, optimize, and scale a high-performing supply chain organization across a growing multi-site aerospace manufacturing enterprise. This role will lead end-to-end supply chain operations including sourcing, procurement, planning and supplier development.

The ideal candidate brings deep aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing experience and has successfully stood up or transformed a modern, efficient supply chain organization in a complex operational environment. This leader will drive operational excellence, supplier performance, cost competitiveness, and scalable processes that support rapid growth, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.

This position requires a hands-on leader who can balance strategic vision with tactical execution across multiple facilities and product lines.

The successful candidate will be a strategic yet hands-on leader with a strong operational mindset, capable of driving change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual should bring a track record of building efficient organizations, improving execution, and developing high-performing teams.

This is an opportunity to play a critical leadership role in shaping the future operations and scalability of a growing aerospace organization.

Essential Functions:

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and execute an enterprise-wide supply chain strategy aligned with company growth objectives, customer commitments, and operational priorities.
  • Build and lead a multi-site supply chain organization that is standardized, scalable, and performance-oriented.
  • Assess current-state processes, organizational structure, systems, and capabilities; design and implement a future-state operating model that improves efficiency, visibility, and accountability.
  • Lead procurement, strategic sourcing, planning, and supplier development across multiple sites
  • Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, partnering closely with Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Business Development.
• Organizational Design and Transformation
  • Lead the stand-up, redesign, or transformation of the supply chain organization, including roles, responsibilities, governance, and process ownership.
  • Establish clear functional alignment across sourcing, procurement, planning, master scheduling, inventory control, logistics, and supplier management.
  • Drive standard work, common metrics, and integrated planning processes across all sites.
  • Build organizational capability through talent assessment, coaching, succession planning, and targeted hiring.
• Procurement and Supplier Management
  • Lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities to ensure cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and strong supplier performance.
  • Develop supplier segmentation, risk management, and performance management processes to improve quality, delivery, responsiveness, and resilience.
  • Negotiate key supplier agreements and partnerships, including long-term agreements where appropriate.
  • Partner with Quality and Engineering to strengthen supplier qualification, development, and corrective action processes.
• Planning, Inventory, and Operations Support
  • Improve material availability and on-time delivery while optimizing inventory, working capital, and lead times.
  • Drive cross-functional execution to resolve shortages, constraints, and capacity issues.
• Systems, Process, and Performance Improvement
  • Champion the use of ERP/MRP systems, analytics, and reporting tools to improve planning accuracy, material visibility, and decision-making.
  • Implement KPIs and management operating rhythms focused on on-time delivery, supplier quality, lead time, inventory turns, material availability, and cost performance.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar operational excellence methodologies.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace, regulatory, contractual, and customer requirements.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing
• Experience leading end-to-end supply chain functions, including sourcing, procurement, planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier performance.
• Strong track record of driving measurable improvements in on-time delivery, inventory performance, cost, supplier reliability, and process efficiency.
• Proven success building, transforming, or scaling supply chain organizations
• Demonstrated capability leading supply chain operations across multiple manufacturing sites
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, planning, supplier management, and inventory optimization
• Practical experience implementing scalable systems, processes, and performance metrics
• Knowledge of aerospace quality and regulatory environments including AS9100, FAA, DoD, or ITAR requirements preferred
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Standing up a new or significantly redesigned supply chain organization
• Supporting rapid growth, operational scaling, or transformation initiatives
• Experience in vertically integrated manufacturing environments
• Managing complex supplier networks and aerospace programs