Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Leader (A&D)

Leoforce; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base plus Bonus

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Matching 401k Plan

Relocation Assistance

Autonomy in role

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager in Fayetteville, AR, to lead supply chain activities for aerospace/defense projects. You will manage procurement of large BOMs and ensure strict FAR and D-FAR compliance across all activities.

You will forecast demand, optimize inventory, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost reductions while maintaining delivery schedules and quality. Experience leading direct reports in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain management in the Engineering industry.
• Experience managing direct reports in supply chain and operations.
• Aerospace/Defense industry experience.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume environment with complex electronic components and large BOMs.
• Proficient in production planning, warehouse management, cost reduction, inventory control, and shipping/receiving.
• Strong knowledge of FAR and D-FAR regulations.
• Proficient in supply chain management software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire supply chain process, ensuring efficiency in production planning, warehouse management, inventory control, shipping and receiving.
• Develop and implement cost reduction strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.
• Ensure compliance with FAR and D-FAR regulations in all supply chain activities.
• Forecast demand to ensure availability of products and resources and prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and improve the supply chain.
• Develop, implement, and monitor KPIs to track supply chain performance and take corrective action as needed.
• Establish strong supplier relationships and negotiate contracts for favorable terms.
• Train and mentor supply chain staff to foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Supply chain management

Leadership

Forecasting

Compliance FAR/DFAR

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Tools

Production planning software

Warehouse management systems

ERP systems

Job description

Leoforce is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager in Fayetteville, AR, to lead supply chain activities for aerospace/defense projects. You will manage procurement of large BOMs and ensure strict FAR and D-FAR compliance across all activities.

You will forecast demand, optimize inventory, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost reductions while maintaining delivery schedules and quality. Experience leading direct reports in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment is essential.