Director of Supply Chain & Procurement Salary :
$120 - 160K (Depending on experience level) Job description Position Summary The Senior Manager, Supply Chain & Procurement is responsible for leading all aspects of sourcing, procurement, planning, inventory management, supplier quality, delivery assurance, logistics, and material availability. This role requires a hands-on leader who can develop long-term supply chain strategies while actively supporting daily manufacturing operations. Experience in Aerospace supply chain is required. Position reports directly to Chief Operating Officer. Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
- Lead supplier development initiatives and strategic sourcing programs.
- Lead Supply & Operational activities and long-range capacity planning.
- Develop supply chain risk mitigation and business continuity plans. Tactical Leadership
- Manage procurement, planning, inventory control, and logistics activities.
- Review MRP recommendations and support production priorities.
- Expedite critical materials and resolve supplier delivery issues.
- Participate in daily production meetings and support customer delivery commitments. Supplier Quality Management
- Partner with Quality Assurance to improve supplier quality performance.
- Support supplier audits, SCARs, root cause analysis, PPAP, and FAI activities.
- Monitor supplier quality metrics and implement corrective actions.
- Participate in supplier qualification and development initiatives. Delivery Assurance
- Drive supplier on-time delivery performance through KPI management.
- Conduct supplier capacity assessments and risk reviews.
- Develop recovery plans for critical suppliers and materials.
- Maintain supplier performance dashboards and reporting metrics. Continuous Improvement
- Lead Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and Lean initiatives.
- Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Improve ERP/MRP utilization and planning accuracy.
- Develop scalable supply chain processes and procedures. Compliance
- Support AS9100 quality requirements.
- Maintain compliance with ITAR regulations.
- Support
FAR/DFARS
flow-down requirements when applicable. Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field. 6+ years of progressive supply chain experience in Aerospace. 3+ years of leadership experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing. Strong ERP/MRP experience. Understanding of Laboratory Sourcing Control (LCS) requirements Proven supplier management and negotiation experience Experience in aerospace manufacturing supply chain management is required Preferred Qualifications
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD.
- CPSM Certification.
- Lean Six Sigma Certification.
Compensation Salary Range $120,000-$160,000 (based on experience) Annual performance bonus Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off Professional Development Assistance