NEW Procurement Manager - Plant Operational Excellence (National/Relo)

Augmentis • Detroit, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Relocate to northwest New Jersey and join one of the world's leading aerospace manufacturers, a company with a 75+ year legacy of turbine engine innovation. This publicly traded organization is consistently ranked among the world's best employers and prioritizes its people with a culture built around collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. The role offers stability, momentum, and a seat at the table. The selected candidate will report to the Plant Manager and provide managerial and leadership support to the Procurement and Supply Chain Team. The primary goal is to support the production schedule by executing procurement strategies, including securing supply, cost savings, process optimization, and supplier risk mitigation, while obtaining the best achievable value for supplies and services and maintaining compliance with company procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Accounting, Data Science/Analytics, Economics, or Engineering
• Minimum 6 years' experience in Procurement or Supply Chain
• Knowledge of procurement and financial compliance best practices (Sarbanes-Oxley, UCC Laws, Import/Export Laws)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship not available
• Role involves access to export-controlled items; offer contingent on ability to lawfully obtain access

Nice To Haves

• Procurement experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to write and negotiate complex contracts
• Oracle or similar Enterprise Business System experience
• Willingness to be on the shop floor regularly
• Strong ethics, integrity, and audit/compliance orientation

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for overall Plant procurement operations, including direct, indirect, and Capital spend
• Provide guidance and leadership to Plant Procurement Specialists and Supply Chain Planners
• Collaborate with the value stream (Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Finance) to align procurement strategies with Plant and BU goals
• Share savings targets with Location Management, Category Management, and stakeholders
• Manage supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and execution of agreements
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues as they arise
• Review Plant Procurement metrics and drive action to hit Plant and BU targets
• Ensure ERP-related procurement processes are executed successfully, including system enhancement implementations
• Responsible for raw material forecasting, inventory management, cost management, and BOM issue research
• Oversee ERP item and raw material transactional activity, including cycle count program monitoring
• Manage project-related teams and plant procurement and supply chain initiatives

Benefits

• Benefits that start on day one
• Premium health coverage
• 9% 401(k) match
• Employer-funded retirement savings contribution each pay period
• Structured development programs
• On-site fitness center access
• Full relocation package, moving expenses, temporary housing, and transition support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager