Senior Procurement Manager - Aerospace & Defense (Onsite)

Marvin Engineering Company; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvin Engineering Company in Inglewood, CA seeks a Senior Procurement Manager (Central Procurement) to lead a team tasked with ensuring best value across the supply base for aerospace/defense programs.

The role emphasizes robust negotiations, contract management, and compliance with DCMA/FAR. On-site work is required, with strategic supplier sourcing for complex machining and raw materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a purchasing/engineering or business field.
• 10 years of experience in procurement with 5+ years in people management.
• Experience purchasing in Aerospace or Defense.
• SAP experience required.
• Demonstrated contracts negotiation expertise with cost savings.
• Strong knowledge of DCMA/FAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce DCMA, FAR, DFAR, CPSR compliant processes.
• Lead a team of buyers including SMEs and subcontracts specialists.
• Negotiate LTAs and manage supplier risk across complex machining suppliers.
• Drive KPI-driven performance and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and ensure best value in supplier selection.
• Oversee source, estimate, buy, and manage supplier relationships and deliveries.

Skills

People management

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Coaching

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Marvin Engineering Company in Inglewood, CA seeks a Senior Procurement Manager (Central Procurement) to lead a team tasked with ensuring best value across the supply base for aerospace/defense programs.

The role emphasizes robust negotiations, contract management, and compliance with DCMA/FAR. On-site work is required, with strategic supplier sourcing for complex machining and raw materials.