Sr Manager, Procurement

mercurysystemscareers; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement to lead supplier management and procurement at the Phoenix location. The role develops strategies to optimize cost, ensure supply continuity, and uphold quality and supplier performance, partnering with engineering, program management, operations, and quality teams.

You will oversee strategy development, policy establishment, and KPI-driven supplier performance, while mentoring a team of procurement professionals to drive continuous

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management
• 3+ years of people leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement operations
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing environments and supply chain best practices
• Ability to analyze complex data, forecast needs, and make strategic decisions
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-range procurement strategies aligned with Mercury Systems’ business objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across complex commodities, materials, and services.
• Establish procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and corrective action processes.
• Oversee daily procurement activities including purchasing, planning, expediting, and material readiness.
• Drive cost reduction programs without compromising quality or delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support NPI, engineering changes, and program schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, government regulations, and industry standards, including FAR/DFARS where applicable.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies, including supplier diversification and inventory optimization.
• Manage and mentor a team of procurement professionals; build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Provide direction on workload distribution, performance management, career development, and training.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Procurement operations

Data analysis

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Analytics tools

Job description

Job Summary

Senior Manager, Procurement oversees supplier management and procurement operations for Mercury Systems’ Phoenix location. This leader is responsible for developing procurement strategies that support operational excellence, ensure continuity of supply, optimize cost, and uphold Mercury’s standards for quality, security, and supplier performance. The role partners closely with engineering, program management, operations, and quality teams to support production needs and drive enterprise-wide supply chain initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-range procurement strategies aligned with Mercury Systems’ business objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across complex commodities, materials, and services.
• Establish procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and corrective action processes.
• Oversee daily procurement activities including purchasing, planning, expediting, and material readiness.
• Drive cost reduction programs without compromising quality or delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support NPI, engineering changes, and program schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, government regulations, and industry standards, including FAR/DFARS where applicable.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies, including supplier diversification and inventory optimization.
• Manage and mentor a team of procurement professionals; build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Provide direction on workload distribution, performance management, career development, and training.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Typically requires 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management, with 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement operations.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing environments and supply chain best practices.
• Ability to analyze complex data, forecast needs, and make strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-technology manufacturing.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, or other regulated industry requirements.
• Master’s degree or professional certifications (CPSM, CPM, CSCP).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and supply chain analytics tools.

This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

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