Procurement Manager - Aerospace

PPG Industries; Huntsville (AL); Ibrido; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Other voluntary benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

PPG Industries in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier development for aerospace programs. You will drive supply chain resiliency, cost reduction, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance while supporting commercial, military, and government aerospace initiatives.

Reporting to the Global Procurement Manager, this role collaborates with cross-functional teams and requires leadership of procurement

Competenze

• 4-year degree in a related discipline.
• 5+ years of proven expertise in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation.
• Experience in aerospace or regulated environments preferred.
• Strong supplier relationship management and risk mitigation background.
• Ability to leverage data analytics to drive decisions.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for aerospace materials and components.
• Lead supplier qualification, second-source development, and supply readiness initiatives.
• Conduct market analysis, cost modeling, RFQ/RFP processes, and source selection activities.
• Manage domestic and international sourcing, outsourcing, and insourcing decisions.
• Support new product development and product launches.

Conoscenze

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier development

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Strumenti

FAR/DFARS/ITAR

Descrizione del lavoro

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier development within the Aerospace industry. This role drives supply chain resiliency, cost reduction, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance while supporting commercial, military, and government aerospace programs.

You will report to the Global Procurement Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for aerospace materials, components, and commodities.
• Lead supplier qualification, second-source development, and supply readiness initiatives.
• Conduct market analysis, cost modeling, RFQ/RFP processes, and source selection activities.
• Manage domestic and international sourcing, outsourcing, and insourcing decisions.
• Support new product development and product launch activities.

Contract Management & Commercial Leadership

• Negotiate and execute long-term supplier agreements and strategic contracts.
• Lead contract strategy development, pricing analysis, and commercial negotiations.
• Present sourcing recommendations and business cases to executive leadership.
• Ensure contract compliance and risk mitigation.

Customer & Stakeholder Support

• Serve as procurement representative on cross-functional aerospace teams.
• Provide executive-level communication regarding supply chain risks and mitigation plans.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews with customers and senior leadership.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Program Management.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, Export Control requirements, and procurement policies.
• Support government reporting and Small Business Program requirements.
• Provide procurement policy interpretation and audit support.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor procurement professionals and cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement using data analytics and performance metrics.
• Manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
• 4-year degree in a related discipline.
• 5 or more years of proven expertise in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation; Aerospace Industry experience would be advantageous.
• Strong background in supplier relationship management and supply chain risk mitigation.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading complex projects and coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and ITAR regulations, with a commitment to maintaining compliance in regulated environments.
• Excellent executive communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience developing, mentoring, and guiding high-performing teams.

May be based at the following PPG locations: Grand Prairie, Texas/Huntsville, Alabama/Sylmar, California.

The base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $129,500, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% of base salary.

PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Health
• Dental
• Life
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability/Leave
• Other Voluntary benefit offerings

Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

How we work:

At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

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PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression.

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PPGpay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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