Supply Chain Manager

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO and holidays

401K with up to 4% match

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteer opportunities

Mental health support

Job summary

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Inc. in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead day-to-day procurement and supply chain activities.

You will manage buyers, select suppliers, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance across the site with cross-functional collaboration including Operations, Finance, Quality, Engineering, and HR. The role requires strong negotiation, RFx, contract management skills and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within manufacturing (A&D preferred).
• Strong analytical and cost modeling capabilities.
• Experience managing RFx processes and supplier negotiations.
• Solid understanding of contract management principles.

Responsibilities

• Timely management of Purchase Order releases to key suppliers in alignment to the business Procure To Pay process.
• Develop essential skillset and capabilities that align to duties of a Buyer.
• Establish and execute key Purchase Order efficiency metrics.
• Responsible for invoice discrepancies and other grief events that could impact delivery or supplier payments.
• Commodity Management support across multiple categories and global spend.
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and service metrics.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

RFx processes

Cost modeling

Contract management

Reading technical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Syteline

Visual

Job description

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace. Our team is looking for Supply Chain Manager to join our team at Chatsworth, CA. The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for executing and leading the day-to-day procurement and Supply Chain activities at the site location for their respective workstream. Responsibilities include assigning workload and managing the buyers’ performance, selecting suppliers, negotiating supplier price and schedule, and measuring supplier OTD performance. This position will interface with the location’s senior management in Operations, Finance, Quality, Engineering, and HR in addition to Global Supply Chain. This position will report to the Site Head of Procurement.

Main Responsibilities

• Timely management of Purchase Order releases to key suppliers in alignment to the business Procure To Pay process.
• Effective relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop essential skillset and capabilities that align to duties of a Buyer.
• Establish and execute key Purchase Order efficiency metrics.
• Responsible for invoice discrepancies and other grief events that could impact delivery or supplier payments.
• Commodity Management support (assists with executing global Commodity Strategies in the Electronics, Seals, Bearings, Machining and other category spend).
• Strong awareness of LTA/Supplier Agreement spend, ensuring close compliance to all terms and conditions.
• Timely escalation for delivery/commercial issues that could have material impact to the business.

Technical Capability

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience with RFx processes, cost analysis, and contract management
• Understanding of technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Syteline, Visualetc.)
• Knowledge of A&D regulatory environment (ITAR/EAR) preferred
• Manage contract lifecycle activities including pricing updates, amendments, and compliance tracking
• Ensure alignment with commercial terms, risk mitigation, and legal requirements
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of global commodity markets, including: Supply and demand dynamics Cost drivers (raw materials, labor, energy, etc.) Capacity constraints and supplier landscape Cost elasticity and pricing trends Provide regular market intelligence and risk insights to the Global Commodity Sr. Manager and stakeholders
• Support development and refinement of commodity strategies
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and service metrics
• Support supplier business reviews (SBRs) and performance improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality and site teams to resolve performance issues

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 3–7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within manufacturing (Aerospace & Defense preferred)
• Strong analytical and cost modeling capabilities
• Experience managing RFx processes and supplier negotiations
• Solid understanding of contract management principles
• Knowledge of global supply markets and commodity dynamics
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and drawings
• Effective communication skills in a global, matrixed environment

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program #LI-Onsite, #LI-RD1

Compensation Pay Range $100k-$140k

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.

Ontic is a leading manufacturer to the world’s civil and military aircraft. By becoming the OEM to critical parts others originally developed, we provide continuity, availability and longevity to our customers’ fleets, supporting them for a lifetime of flight. Through our in-house manufacturing and engineering, MRO, spares, and AOG support, we ensure certified, safety-critical components remain available, compliant, and reliable across the full operational life of the aircraft we support. We use our expertise and experience to reduce supply chain risk, improve production outputs and deliver for our customers, so they can keep their aircraft flying now and in the future.