In this role, you will help secure the materials, components, and services essential for advanced aerospace and defense programs. You will manage supplier relationships, drive strategic sourcing, and support production and development efforts in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. Your work will ensure material readiness, mitigate supply risks, and maintain steady progress toward program goals.
Responsibilities- Builds strong partnerships with internal and external suppliers to support program and production needs.
- Coordinates delivery schedules and monitors supplier performance to ensure alignment with program timelines.
- Leads regular tag-ups with suppliers to review open orders, identify bottlenecks, and address delivery risks.
- Tracks market trends and monitors material availability within the supply chain.
- Conducts Manufacturing Readiness Reviews with suppliers to evaluate production capacity, quality performance, and contractual compliance.
- Supports supply chain risk mitigation by assessing supplier strengths and weaknesses and developing contingency plans.
- Processes purchase requisitions to issue purchase orders and manages part delivery tracking.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, preferably within space, aerospace, or defense industries.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Office), including Excel and Outlook.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
- Proven time management skills, including managing multiple priorities and maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical practices and high attention to detail.
- A current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
Preferred Qualifications- Epicor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience.
- 10 or more years of experience in supplier management or supply chain administration.
- Experience in the space and defense industry.
Special Mentions- Travel: Occasional travel up to 10%.
Benefits- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
