Procurement Manager - Aerospace

Staffingine LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffingine LLC in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Procurement Manager for its Aerospace division. You will develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with production schedules, customer requirements, and business goals, while leading sourcing for aerospace materials, components, tooling and services.

You will build strategic supplier relationships, manage qualification and performance, monitor delivery and quality against KPIs, and drive cost reduction and continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace procurement or highly regulated industries.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic sourcing plans.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with production schedules and customer 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 measurement.
• Monitor delivery, quality, and cost performance via KPIs.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to resolve supplier nonconformances.
• Identify risks and mitigate potential supply disruptions.
• Drive cost reductions and continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Provide procurement status updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Sourcing

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Contracts & negotiations

Risk management

Inventory planning

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Manager Aerospace
Job Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:

• 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.