Procurement Manager - Aerospace

Interconnect Wiring; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Interconnect Wiring, a Texas-based aerospace supplier, seeks an Aerospace Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for production, maintenance, and delivery of aerospace products and services.

The role emphasizes building strategic supplier relationships, negotiating complex agreements, and driving cost improvements. Candidates should have aerospace procurement experience and strong leadership in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in aerospace/defense/advanced manufacturing.
• Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor, Epicor).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with production schedules and requirements.
• Lead sourcing for aerospace materials, components, tooling, and services.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships for continuity and pricing.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, RFQs, bid analyses, and contract negotiations.
• Manage supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance programs.
• Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance using KPIs.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Finance to resolve issues.
• Drive cost-reduction, value engineering, and process improvements.
• Lead procurement teams and report to senior leadership.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

AS9100 Knowledge

Analytics

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Aerospace Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities that support the production, maintenance, and delivery of aerospace products and services.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with aerospace production schedules, customer requirements, and business objectives.
• Lead sourcing initiatives for aerospace materials, machined components, avionics, electronics, raw materials, special processes, tooling, and outsourced services.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term supply continuity and competitive pricing.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, RFQs, bid analyses, and contract negotiations.

Supplier Management & Performance

• Manage supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance measurement programs.
• Monitor supplier delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost performance through established KPIs.
• Partner with Supplier Quality and Engineering teams to resolve supplier nonconformances and corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and participate in supplier audits as required.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with long-lead materials, capacity constraints, geopolitical issues, and supply disruptions.
• Develop inventory and sourcing strategies to support production continuity.

Cost Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead cost-reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, value engineering, and process improvements.
• Analyze spend data and procurement metrics to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Support make-versus-buy decisions and supplier consolidation initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement projects that enhance procurement performance and supply chain resilience.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop procurement personnel, buyers, and purchasing specialists.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance teams.
• Provide procurement status updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

Experience

• 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Infor, or Epicor.

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and aerospace regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.