Procurement Supervisor

Huntington Beach ABOUT USKarman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industrys most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, VisionCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement•

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise, mentor, and develop procurement staff, including Buyers and Senior BuyersSet priorities, and balance resources to meet program and production demandsProvide guidance on complex procurements involving long lead times, technical specifications, and regulated materialsSupport performance management, coaching, and corrective action when requiredReview and approve weekly timecards.

Review and approve time off requests

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

58+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in aerospace, space, or defense3+ years of experience leading or supervising procurement teamsStrong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting environmentsExperience procuring technical materials, machined parts, composites, osp services or complex assembliesFamiliarity with AS9100 and supplier quality requirementsAble to work with the Microsoft Office suite of software including Excel and Word.

Experience with Epicor or equivalent ERP software

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

58+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in aerospace, space, or defense3+ years of experience leading or supervising procurement teamsStrong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting environmentsExperience procuring technical materials, machined parts, composites, osp services or complex assembliesFamiliarity with AS9100 and supplier quality requirementsAble to work with the Microsoft Office suite of software including Excel and Word.

Experience with Epicor or equivalent ERP softwareStrong leadership and decision-making skillsExcellent negotiation and supplier management capabilitiesAbility to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and statements of workStrong communication skills across cross-functional teamsHighly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel required: Up to 25%. This will include local and out of state supplier visits.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment. M-F 7am-4pm