Strategic Aerospace Category Manager

Comlux America LLC; Ben Davis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Comlux America LLC in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing, category development, and supplier relationships across aerospace, manufacturing, and operations. You will partner with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, and Contracts to optimize cost, quality, and delivery for complex projects.

You will evaluate supplier performance, negotiate master terms, implement make-versus-buy analyses, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes while

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing and category management.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements and contracts.
• Experience with make-versus-buy analyses and supplier development.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, manufacturing or complex project-based environments.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accountability for assigned procurement categories and supplier base, including supplier evaluations, sourcing activities, strategic planning, and supplier development.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories in alignment with objectives and project needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to strengthen the supply base, improve competitiveness, and mitigate risks.
• Lead the sourcing process for categories, including supplier identification, bid evaluation, negotiations, selection, and transition to Tactical purchasing.
• Negotiate Master Terms Agreements, contracts, pricing, performance requirements, and SLAs with suppliers.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships while holding suppliers accountable for cost, quality, delivery, and performance.
• Develop and monitor supplier KPIs and take corrective action when targets are not met.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Operations, Contracts, and Procurement to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies.
• Represent Procurement in sourcing strategy meetings, program risk reviews, and cross-functional planning.
• Coordinate sourcing objectives across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and other groups to align technical, commercial, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Lead make-versus-buy analyses and provide recommendations based on cost, capability, capacity, quality, schedule, and strategy.
• Evaluate category and supplier risks and develop mitigation strategies for continuity of supply.
• Monitor supplier delivery, receiving, inspection, invoicing, and payments; resolve issues with stakeholders.
• Maintain category and supplier performance metrics and report to management.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in sourcing and procurement processes.
• Support Vendor Managed Inventory and other supply chain strategies where appropriate.
• Ensure activities comply with policies, procedures, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Serve as SME on strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Procurement

Supplier management

Supply chain principles

Negotiation

Contract management

Project management

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Comlux America LLC in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing, category development, and supplier relationships across aerospace, manufacturing, and operations. You will partner with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, and Contracts to optimize cost, quality, and delivery for complex projects.

You will evaluate supplier performance, negotiate master terms, implement make-versus-buy analyses, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes while