Procurement Manager – Manufacturing

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Bonus

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Manager in Hamilton Township, NJ, to oversee procurement operations in aerospace and defense manufacturing. The role requires 8+ years of experience, strong leadership and supplier management skills, and advanced ERP/MRP proficiency. Responsibilities include team leadership, strategic sourcing, and supplier performance management. The position offers a salary between $100,000 and $130,000 plus bonuses and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in supplier management, strategic sourcing, and KPI development.
• Advanced ERP/MRP experience with ability to interpret system-driven demand.
• US Citizenship or equivalent residency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a procurement team of 3 direct reports.
• Manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials and MRO supplies.
• Develop sourcing strategies to improve cost and supplier reliability.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage open orders.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiations

Supplier management

Operations-driven mindset

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree a plus

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations supporting aerospace, defense, and manufacturing programs. This role will oversee a team of 3 direct reports and manage strategic sourcing, supplier performance, inventory planning, and procurement execution in a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate combines leadership, ERP/MRP expertise, and strong supplier management capabilities with a proactive, operations‑driven mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a procurement team of 3 direct reports, driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage end‑to‑end procurement of raw materials (steel, aluminum, plastics, rubber), consumables, and MRO supplies supporting manufacturing operations.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, delivery, and supplier reliability.
• Manage supplier relationships including onboarding, qualification, scorecards, KPI tracking, and corrective actions.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and supplier agreements to support operational and financial objectives.
• Drive supplier performance improvements, shortage mitigation, and recovery plans for critical production needs.
• Leverage ERP/MRP systems to analyze demand, planned orders, inventory levels, and purchasing requirements.
• Convert MRP requirements into procurement strategies and purchase orders aligned with production schedules and inventory targets.
• Review and approve RFQs, supplier selections, and purchase orders while ensuring documentation and traceability compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management teams to support production and new product initiatives.
• Resolve supplier quality issues and non‑conformances through root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA).
• Monitor open orders, supplier delivery performance, and inventory risk to support on‑time manufacturing operations.
• Develop procurement reporting, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain organization.
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and procurement data within ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing buyers, purchasing agents, or procurement teams preferred.
• Strong background in supplier management, strategic sourcing, negotiations, KPI development, and inventory planning.
• Advanced ERP/MRP experience with the ability to interpret and act on system‑driven demand.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO standards, and traceability requirements preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree a plus, or direct related experience.
• On‑site in a manufacturing environment.
• US Citizenship, Permanent Resident Green Card Holder, or TN Visa.
• No other visas or sponsorship will be accepted.

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 plus bonus, medical benefits, 401K, and other excellent benefits.