Procurement Manager – Aerospace

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Procurement Manager – Aerospace to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for aerospace products and services.

You will drive procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee performance metrics to ensure continuity and cost efficiency within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Significant procurement/supply chain experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex supplier agreements and manage strategic relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement and supplier management to support aerospace production.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with schedules and requirements.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, RFQs, bid analyses, and contract negotiations.
• Manage supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance measurement.
• Monitor delivery, quality, cost performance, and KPIs with cross‑functional teams.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives and support make-versus-buy decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle/Infor/Epicor)

Job description

Procurement Manager – Aerospace

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Job Type: Direct hire

The Aerospace Procurement Manager will lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities to support the production, maintenance, and delivery of aerospace products and services. This role requires a proactive leader to drive our procurement efforts.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications:

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.