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

Augmentis•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Procurement Manager at a leading aerospace manufacturer with a 75+ year legacy of turbine engine innovation. The company is globally recognized, publicly traded, and consistently ranked among the world's best employers, prioritizing its people with a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. The position offers stability, momentum, and structured development programs. The role is based at the client's flagship Northern New Jersey facility, with a full relocation package provided. The selected candidate will report to the Plant Manager and lead the Procurement and Supply Chain Team to achieve Business Unit goals through procurement strategies, focusing on supply security, cost savings, process optimization, and supplier risk mitigation. The primary objective is to support the production schedule while securing the best achievable value for supplies and services in 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