Supply Chain Project Manager

Coastal Elite Pro; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a senior procurement leader to drive aerospace program sourcing, supplier selection, and contract execution. You will coordinate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program teams to align procurement with schedules and cost targets.

The role requires extensive aerospace procurement experience, strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ERP/SAP, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• At least eight years of aerospace procurement or supply chain experience managing complex programs.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace materials, contracting, negotiation, project management, and procurement tools. PMP or CPIM; experience with FAR/DFARS, ERP/SAP, and international logistics.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management skills, and ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement plans aligned with program objectives, cost targets, supplier capabilities, and milestones.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and ensure supply continuity to meet production goals.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program teams to resolve procurement and supplier issues.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensure adherence to aerospace regulations, contractual requirements, and report metrics and risks to leadership.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Aerospace knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/SAP

Contract management software

Job description

Role Overview: Lead procurement execution and supplier project management for aerospace programs, ensuring compliant, cost-effective, high-quality deliverables aligned with technical, regulatory, and schedule requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement procurement plans aligned with program objectives, cost targets, supplier capabilities, and milestones.
• Supplier Management & Contracts: Lead supplier selection, negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and ensure supply continuity to meet production goals.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program teams to resolve procurement and supplier issues.
• Risk & Compliance: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensure adherence to aerospace regulations, contractual requirements, and report metrics and risks to leadership.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• At least eight years of aerospace procurement or supply chain experience managing complex programs.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace materials, contracting, negotiation, project management, and procurement tools. Preferred certifications include PMP or CPIM; experience with FAR/DFARS, ERP/SAP, and international logistics.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management skills, and ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment.

Key Decisions:

Recommend supplier selections and sourcing strategies, escal

Work Conditions:

Primarily office-based with frequent cross-functional interactions, supplier site visits, domestic and international travel (~25%), and occasional overtime to meet program needs.