Strategic Aerospace Procurement Lead

Chromalloy Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking a Lead Buyer to drive strategic procurement for manufacturing operations, supplier performance, and cost control. You will lead sourcing, manage supplier relations, and ensure timely, high-quality materials and services at best value.

Location: Phoenix, AZ. Schedule: On-site. You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Global Sourcing to enable governance, reporting, and compliant procurement aligned with company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience leading capital expense procurement projects and contract negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as Epicor, SAP, NetSuite, or equivalent platforms.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, including machined components, assemblies, electronics, or aerospace products.
• Knowledge of supplier quality requirements and regulatory standards, including AS9100, ITAR, and DFARS.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities to support production, repair operations, and business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, identify new sourcing opportunities, and conduct competitive bid processes to ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets are achieved.
• Partner with Planning, Operations, and Production Control teams to maintain inventory parameters, material availability and ERP/MRP data accuracy.
• Oversee purchase order execution, supplier follow-up, issue resolution, and procurement-related support for internal and external customers.
• Lead negotiations for pricing, terms, contracts, supplier agreements, and capital expenditure projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement processes, supplier performance, inventory optimization, and system accuracy.
• Monitor and improve supplier metrics, including on-time delivery, fill rate, quality performance, and responsiveness.
• Support make-versus-buy decisions through supplier analysis, cost evaluations, and sourcing recommendations.
• Assess supplier capabilities, financial stability, and business risks while developing mitigation strategies when necessary.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, and Global Sourcing teams to support strategic business initiatives.
• Develop reporting, governance, and compliance processes to ensure procurement activities align with company policies and requirements

Skills

Supplier negotiations

ERP/MRP systems

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Epicor

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Chromalloy is seeking a Lead Buyer to drive strategic procurement for manufacturing operations, supplier performance, and cost control. You will lead sourcing, manage supplier relations, and ensure timely, high-quality materials and services at best value.

Location: Phoenix, AZ. Schedule: On-site. You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Global Sourcing to enable governance, reporting, and compliant procurement aligned with company policies.