Procurement Supervisor

Precision Castparts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Los Angeles is seeking a Procurement Supervisor to lead the sourcing organization, secure timely materials for production, and drive cost-effective purchasing strategies. You will guide a team, develop supplier relationships, and optimize contracts to support manufacturing goals.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in purchasing, 3+ years in aerospace, and strong ERP experience (Syteline) with advanced Excel skills, enabling data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years purchasing experience with team leadership.
• 3+ years aerospace manufacturing experience.
• ERP systems experience required; Syteline ERP a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the purchasing team to meet production schedules.
• Develop cost-effective procurement strategies and supplier relations.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with internal teams to understand supply needs.
• Ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to drive improvements.
• Train team and manage employee performance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Purchasing

Aerospace industry experience

ERP systems (Syteline)

Microsoft Excel

Education

4-year College Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Syteline ERP

Job description

The Procurement Supervisor supports the sourcing capabilities and supply chain for the organization while effectively leading the purchasing team and ensuring the business has the necessary supplies on time to meet customer and production needs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains and practices the safety culture, putting safety first.
• Develops sound, cost-effective strategies for purchasing materials used in the business and guides team through execution.
• Maintains positive relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Evaluates, analyzes, and selects vendors, products, and services.
• Coordinates with internal teams to understand supply needs.
• Oversees the procurement process from start to finish.
• Negotiates contracts and acquires cost-efficient pricing without compromising quality.
• Evaluates spending operations to enhance product quality and delivery timeliness.
• Develops and implements strategies to optimize supply chain performance, recognizing total cost implications
• Collaborates with division procurement and legal departments to ensure favorable contract terms.
• Maintains metrics and analyzes data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Resolves discrepancies that arise relating pricing, warranty claims, failure to comply with specifications, or over shipments and negotiates return items no longer needed by the plant.
• Complies with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and company policies and requirements.
• Ability to effectively train others to create a cross functional team.
• Manages and documents employee performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• 5+ years of Purchasing experience with experience leading teams.
• Minimum 3 years of aerospace experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• ERP Systems experience required; Syteline ERP experience a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite w/advanced Excel skills.

Level Of Education & Qualifications

• 4-year College Degree or equivalent experience.