Procurement Supervisor

Amro Fabricating Corporation•Huntington Beach, CA

About The Position

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

Requirements

5–8+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in aerospace, space, or defense
3+ years of experience leading or supervising procurement teams
Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting environments
Experience procuring technical materials, machined parts, composites, osp services or complex assemblies
Familiarity with AS9100 and supplier quality requirements
Able to work with the Microsoft Office suite of software including Excel and Word.
Experience with Epicor or equivalent ERP software
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Excellent negotiation and supplier management capabilities
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and statements of work
Strong communication skills across cross-functional teams
Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and develop procurement staff, including Buyers and Senior Buyers
Set priorities, and balance resources to meet program and production demands
Provide guidance on complex procurements involving long lead times, technical specifications, and regulated materials
Support performance management, coaching, and corrective action when required
Review and approve weekly timecards.
Review and approve time off requests