Procurement Manager – Aerospace

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited

United States, Texas, Fort Worth

On-site · Full-time

The Aerospace Procurement Manager will lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities to support the production, maintenance, and delivery of aerospace products and services.

This role requires a proactive leader to drive procurement efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Procurement and Sourcing
    • Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with aerospace production schedules, customer requirements, and business objectives.
    • Lead sourcing initiatives for aerospace materials, machined components, avionics, electronics, raw materials, special processes, tooling, and outsourced services.
    • Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term supply continuity and competitive pricing.
    • Conduct supplier evaluations, requests for quotations (RFQs), bid analyses, and contract negotiations.
  • Supplier Management and Performance
    • Manage supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance measurement programs.
    • Monitor supplier delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost performance through established KPIs.
    • Partner with Supplier Quality and Engineering teams to resolve supplier nonconformances and corrective actions.
    • Conduct supplier business reviews and participate in supplier audits as required.
    • Identify and mitigate risks associated with long-lead materials, capacity constraints, geopolitical issues, and supply disruptions.
    • Develop inventory and sourcing strategies to support production continuity.
  • Cost Management and Continuous Improvement
    • Lead cost-reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, value engineering, and process improvements.
    • Analyze spend data and procurement metrics to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
    • Support make-versus-buy decisions and supplier consolidation initiatives.
    • Drive continuous improvement projects that enhance procurement performance and supply chain resilience.
  • Leadership and Collaboration
    • Lead and develop procurement personnel, buyers, and purchasing specialists.
    • Foster cross-functional collaboration between Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance teams.
    • Provide procurement status updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • Experience:
    • 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments.
    • Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.
    • Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Infor, or Epicor.
  • Knowledge and Skills:
    • Working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and aerospace regulatory requirements.
    • Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost analysis.
    • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
    • Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.