Strategic Supply Chain Manager: Long-Lead Engineered Parts

The Prime Search Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prime Search Group in Austin, TX is seeking a procurement professional to manage long-lead, engineered components for complex programs. You will source high-speed motors, magnetic bearings, forgings, castings, pressure vessels, and test equipment while developing second-source strategies and closely partnering with Engineering.

You will qualify suppliers, monitor lead times and capacity, and support the transition from prototype to production, ensuring schedule integrity and material

Qualifications

• Experience purchasing long-lead engineered or technically complex components.
• Proven ability to identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers, including second sources.
• Experience collaborating with Engineering on design decisions affecting sourcing and manufacturability.
• Experience supporting prototype/new product development through to production.
• Ability to read and interpret BOMs, engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of long-lead and critical components (motors, bearings, castings, pressure vessels, test equipment).
• Identify and qualify suppliers, develop second-source options to reduce single-supplier risk.
• Support purchasing from prototype to full production, ensuring sourcing decisions align with growth.
• Collaborate with Engineering on make-versus-buy determinations for internal vs external sourcing.
• Monitor supplier capacity, lead times, and availability to avoid program delays.
• Maintain supplier relationships and manage changes in drawings, specs, quantities, and delivery requirements.
• Identify supply-chain risks early and develop mitigation plans.

Skills

Long-lead component procurement

Supplier qualification & second-source

Make-vs-buy decisions

Engineering collaboration

Prototype-to-production transition

BOMs and drawings understanding

Job description

The Prime Search Group in Austin, TX is seeking a procurement professional to manage long-lead, engineered components for complex programs. You will source high-speed motors, magnetic bearings, forgings, castings, pressure vessels, and test equipment while developing second-source strategies and closely partnering with Engineering.

You will qualify suppliers, monitor lead times and capacity, and support the transition from prototype to production, ensuring schedule integrity and material