Senior Aerospace Procurement & Supplier Manager

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司Con

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Mukilteo, WA is seeking a Buyer to manage supplier relationships, drive strategic sourcing, and secure materials for aerospace programs in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

The role requires a bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years in procurement, DoD clearance or eligibility, and strong Excel/Office skills. Occasional travel up to 10% and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, preferably within space, aerospace, or defense industries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Proven time management skills, including managing multiple priorities and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical practices and high attention to detail.
• A current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Responsibilities

• Builds strong partnerships with suppliers to support program and production needs.
• Coordinates delivery schedules and monitors supplier performance to ensure alignment with program timelines.
• Leads regular tag-ups with suppliers to review open orders, identify bottlenecks, and address delivery risks.
• Tracks market trends and monitors material availability within the supply chain.
• Conducts Manufacturing Readiness Reviews with suppliers to evaluate production capacity, quality performance, and contractual compliance.
• Supports supply chain risk mitigation by assessing supplier strengths and weaknesses and developing contingency plans.
• Processes purchase requisitions to issue purchase orders and manages part delivery tracking.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Mukilteo, WA is seeking a Buyer to manage supplier relationships, drive strategic sourcing, and secure materials for aerospace programs in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

The role requires a bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years in procurement, DoD clearance or eligibility, and strong Excel/Office skills. Occasional travel up to 10% and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.