Supply Chain Manager

Pacer Group; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision care

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Pacer Group is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead all site procurement and supply chain operations. You will drive sourcing strategies, supplier performance, inventory optimization, and procurement excellence to ensure uninterrupted material flow and cost savings.

This role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Division, and Global Procurement teams for strategic supplier partnerships. The role requires experience in aerospace manufacturing, strong leadership, and proven ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• 7–10 years of procurement and supply chain experience.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong supplier negotiation and sourcing expertise.
• Experience with inventory management and SIOP.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and supplier inventory systems.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily procurement operations supporting manufacturing requirements.
• Develop and execute annual procurement objectives, KPIs, and cost savings initiatives.
• Optimize purchasing activities while ensuring on-time material availability.
• Support inventory management and Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP).
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier negotiation

SIOP / inventory planning

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Leadership & training

Excel / Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Schedule: Standard Day Shift

Deadline: 8/25/2026

Skills Required

Primary (Must-Have)

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of procurement and supply chain experience.
• Previous procurement leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Aerospace industry experience highly preferred.
• Experience with electronic material buying.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and procurement best practices.
• Experience with inventory management, SIOP, and material planning.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and supplier inventory programs (Kanban, Consignment).
• Experience leading procurement teams and developing employees.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficiency.

Secondary (Good to Have)

• Engineering or analytical degree preferred.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) sourcing activities.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with FAR regulations and commercial aviation requirements.
• Global sourcing and low-cost region sourcing experience.
• Experience managing supplier scorecards, corrective actions, and supplier development programs.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Position Overview

The Supply Chain Manager will lead all site procurement and supply chain operations while driving sourcing strategies, supplier performance, inventory optimization, and procurement excellence. This leadership role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Division, and Global Procurement teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow, cost savings, supplier development, and continuous process improvements. The position also supports new product introductions, risk management initiatives, and strategic supplier partnerships to meet manufacturing and business objectives.

• Lead daily procurement operations supporting manufacturing requirements.
• Develop and execute annual procurement objectives, KPIs, and cost savings initiatives.
• Optimize purchasing activities while ensuring on-time material availability.
• Support inventory management and Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP).

Strategic Sourcing

• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Source suppliers for new products and support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Lead supplier negotiations and commercial contract management.
• Execute commodity strategies in partnership with division and corporate procurement teams.
• Develop supplier relationships and improve supplier performance.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, scorecards, corrective actions, and performance reviews.
• Implement supplier inventory programs including Kanban and Consignment.
• Manage supplier risk and ensure supply chain continuity.
• Drive Lean procurement initiatives and continuous process improvements.
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining production requirements.
• Implement cost reduction and working capital improvement initiatives.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing tools and best procurement practices.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement staff.
• Manage hiring, performance evaluations, training, and employee development.
• Foster collaboration across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and government regulations.
• Support domestic and international procurement compliance requirements.
• Manage procurement risks and supplier performance issues.
• Ensure adherence to aerospace and commercial aviation standards where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• 7–10 years of procurement and supply chain experience.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong supplier negotiation and sourcing expertise.
• Experience with inventory management and SIOP.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and supplier inventory systems.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace industry procurement experience.
• Engineering or analytical degree.
• Experience with electronic material procurement.
• Knowledge of FAR regulations and commercial aviation requirements.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Global sourcing and supplier development experience.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Onsite manufacturing environment.
• Frequent collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Global Procurement teams.
• Occasional domestic and international travel required.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Career Growth Opportunities

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Disclaimer

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications, experience, and business needs.