Strategic Aerospace Procurement & Supply Chain Leader

JET PARTS ENGINEERING LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Jet Parts Engineering LLC in Seattle, WA seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, expand our manufacturing base, and ensure on-time delivery of aerospace parts. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes cost, quality, and supplier performance.

You will build a high-performing team, onboard domestic and international manufacturers, negotiate terms, and drive data-driven decisions using ERP/MRP and Excel to optimize stock levels and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, including leading or managing a team.
• Experience sourcing manufacturers, including supplier identification, qualification, negotiation, and ongoing performance management.
• Experience working directly with machine shops and other manufacturers, with understanding of manufacturing processes and quality requirements.
• Strong analytical skills; data-driven decisions and performance metrics to drive leadership decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• In-office position based in Seattle, WA; remote work is not available.
• This role requires access to export-controlled information under ITAR/EAR; must be a US person.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team; align goals with department and company objectives.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new manufacturers and machine shops, domestic and international, to expand capacity, capability, and cost competitiveness.
• Develop and execute procurement strategy and policy while maintaining quality standards and specifications based on customer contracts.
• Build and manage key supplier relationships; negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, long-term agreements, and drive supplier performance through scorecards and reviews.
• Plan, develop, and buy parts, supplies, and equipment; forecast procurement needs and monitor stock levels to maximize efficiency.
• Monitor macro trends across supplier base and implement plans to mitigate risk and respond to market changes.
• Own the department budget; track and report material cost variances and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee purchase requisitions and purchase orders; track purchasing activity against performance measures.
• Initiate and implement process improvement initiatives within the department.
• Take corrective and preventive action on supplier quality and delivery issues.
• Ensure supplier compliance with site and company safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

ERP/MRP systems

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Jet Parts Engineering LLC in Seattle, WA seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, expand our manufacturing base, and ensure on-time delivery of aerospace parts. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes cost, quality, and supplier performance.

You will build a high-performing team, onboard domestic and international manufacturers, negotiate terms, and drive data-driven decisions using ERP/MRP and Excel to optimize stock levels and risk management.