Senior Procurement Leader: Strategy & Supplier Excellence

Aevexaerospace; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Professional development funds

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies that ensure reliable supply, cost optimization, and strong supplier performance across direct and indirect materials. The role leads supplier management, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to support business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in manufacturing supply chains, strong analytical skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement or supply chain, with at least 3 in a leadership role.
• 5+ years in defense or federal contracting.
• Subject matter expert level experience with ERP/MRP systems and procurement technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
• Lead and mentor a team of purchasing professionals; coach, performance management and skill development.
• Oversee sourcing activities, including supplier selection, qualification, onboarding, and performance management.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term supplier partnerships to drive cost savings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers; serve as escalation point for supply issues.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Quality, Engineering, and Planning to support NPI initiatives and forecast demand.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and commodity data to inform strategic decisions.
• Implement and refine procurement policies, procedures, and systems to improve accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, inventory, lead times) and report to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing processes, tools, and supplier performance.
• Support new product introductions by aligning procurement strategy with engineering and production needs.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, compliance, and company standards in all procurement activities.

Skills

FAR/DFAR knowledge

ERP proficiency

Procurement analytics

Negotiation & contract mgmt

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Sourcing & inventory

Communication & influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

CPM/CPIM/CSCP/CPSM certifications a plus

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies that ensure reliable supply, cost optimization, and strong supplier performance across direct and indirect materials. The role leads supplier management, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to support business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in manufacturing supply chains, strong analytical skills, and the ability to