Procurement Manager
About The Position
We are looking for high-impact strategic procurement & sourcing professionals who thrives in rapidly evolving environments where speed and communication are critical. Procurement Managers drive successful commodity sourcing strategies with a long-term view, developing relationships across industries to establish a strong supplier foundation. This role requires intense internal collaboration to deliver results that meet key business, technical, cost, and schedule requirements. Procurement Managers own short- and long-term deal structuring, maximizing the value of an engagement across cost, contract, and product. This role will evolve alongside the state of artificial intelligence in the Procurement industry, as new tools shape the way we engage with key systems and stakeholders.
Requirements
- 10+ years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, global supply management, or similar field
- 3+ years leading AD/ADAS commodity procurement
- Expertise with FAR, DFARS, DCMA audits, and CPSR
- Strong sense of urgency and a strategic mindset
- Insatiable curiosity and a keen attention to detail
- Highly efficient executive-level communication skills
- Exceptional negotiation skills
- Ability to cut through ambiguity to make concrete and sound decisions
- Thorough understanding of complex contract structures
- Ability to rapidly prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in DoD, aerospace, and/or defense contracting environments
- Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, finance, business, or similar field
Nice To Haves
- MBA
- Experience with the Google suite of tools (e.g. Google Sheets, Google Docs)
- Experience using Slack on a professional level
- Experience working in a rapidly evolving startup environment
Responsibilities
- Develop a long-term strategy and secure cross-functional buy-in
- Create and execute RFx strategies
- Develop processes in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and corporate policies
- Ensure readiness and compliance for DCMA Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR)
- Build strong relationships while negotiating with industry-leading suppliers
- Reduce cost and increase value
- Manage internally and externally by influence
- Lead process improvement projects to maximize efficiency of impact
Benefits
- equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
- comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
- 401k retirement benefits with employer match
- learning and wellness stipends
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
