Position SummaryThe Sourcing & Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and leading a team of procurement professionals to ensure the timely acquisition of high-quality components and services critical to gas turbine manufacturing. This role plays a key part in driving cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and organizational capability within the procurement function.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Capability Development- Lead, develop, and manage a team of junior and senior buyers, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies.
- Set clear goals, performance expectations, and KPIs for the procurement team (cost savings, OTD, quality, cycle time).
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities to build technical and commercial expertise across the team.
- Allocate workload and sourcing responsibilities based on commodity complexity, risk level, and team strengths.
- Establish standardized procurement processes, tools, and governance to improve consistency and efficiency.
- Foster a high-performance, accountable culture, focused on results, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Leadership- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for complex components, including castings, forgings, precision machined parts, and high-temperature alloys.
- Oversee buyer execution of sourcing strategies and ensure alignment across commodities.
- Identify and qualify suppliers aligned with cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Lead make-vs-buy analysis and supplier consolidation initiatives.
- Track market trends to inform sourcing decisions.
Supplier Management & Development- Build and maintain supplier relationships while guiding buyers in day-to-day supplier interactions.
- Ensure team execution of supplier evaluations, audits, and performance reviews.
- Drive supplier development programs to improve capability in quality systems and special processes.
- Escalate and resolve critical supplier issues, supporting buyers in mitigation plans and recovery actions.
Procurement Operations- Oversee daily procurement activities executed by buyers, including RFQs, negotiations, purchase order placement, and expediting.
- Ensure team adherence to procurement processes, compliance requirements, and documentation standards.
- Drive accountability for on-time delivery to support production schedules and customer commitments.
- Coordinate with planning and operations to optimize inventory strategies and material availability.
Cost Management & Negotiation- Lead high-value or complex negotiations while coaching team on negotiation strategies and techniques.
- Establish cost reduction targets and ensure team delivery through structured initiatives.
- Review and approve contracts and sourcing decisions.
- Monitor and report team-level cost savings, cost avoidance, and procurement KPIs.
Compliance & Risk Management- Ensure team compliance with industry standards and regulations (ITAR, EAR, AS9100, ISO).
- Guide buyers in identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies and long-lead materials.
- Lead contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies for critical commodities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Represent procurement leadership in cross-functional forums and program reviews.
- Partner with engineering, quality, operations, and program management to support NPI and production readiness.
- Ensure early supplier involvement through coordination between buyers and engineering teams.
- Align team priorities with business goals, production demands, and customer requirements.
Qualifications Required- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 5-7+ years of sourcing/procurement experience, with 2+ years in people leadership.
- Must be able to read and understand build to print documents & drawings
- Experience leading teams in aerospace, manufacturing, assembly or equivalent environments.
- Proven track record in supplier negotiations and team performance management.
- Knowledge of quality systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., QAD, SAP, Oracle).
Preferred- MBA or advanced degree.
- Strong understanding of gas turbine components and materials.
- CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent certification.
- Experience in export-controlled environments (ITAR/EAR).
- Lean/Six Sigma experience.
Requirements and Work Environment:- Due to the nature of PBS Aerospace's business as a defense contractor, this position is limited to U.S. citizens, as defined under applicable federal regulations.
- Typically, in a manufacturing facility the environment can be noisy and requires the use of protective gear.
- The role may involve standing, walking, and lifting, and can be physically demanding.
Benefits:- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid time off, holidays, and 401(k) with company match.
- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge propulsion systems.
- Collaborative environment with global aerospace experts.
- Career advancement in a rapidly growing U.S. operation.
