SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER (INDIRECT PROCUREMENT) Aerospace/Defense

Marvin Group•Inglewood, CA

3d•$150,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment. The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained “A Tradition of Excellence”, serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies. Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon. The Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement is accountable for strategy, sourcing, negotiation, and purchase of goods and services that support daily business operations but are not part of a final Marvin Engineering product delivered to a customer. Responsibilities include but are not limited to purchases for: Facilities, Capital Equipment, IT equipment and software, Procurement and Legal Software, Other Software Licenses, Travel, Security, Transportation, Real Property, Insurance, Corporate Events, and Other Cafeteria and Vending Machines, Supplies, and Professional Services. The Senior Manager is an expert in contracts and negotiations. They manage a small team of indirect buyers. The Senior Manager leads RFP/RFQ processes and uses SAP in daily work. This is a high visibility position who regularly engages with senior leadership in the company, so expert written and verbal communication skills are required. This role requires the ability to solve very complex problems, some independently and others, through cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Uncompromising Integrity and accountability
Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience, including 5 years as a people-manager. Alternatively, a master’s degree or higher, and 6 years of experience, including 3 years as a people-manager
2 years of experience must be in either Aerospace, Defense, or another highly regulated industry
Excellent coaching skills and examples of success
Very strong analytical skills, including especially cost and price analysis techniques and the ability to proactively identify and present key trends to leadership
A complex problem-solver who works equally well independently as they do in cross-functional teams
Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Excellent organizational skills
Experience developing and managing to KPIs
High emotional intellengence
Absolutely an “Expert Complex Problem-Solver”

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP, preferably SAP, but SAP not required
Strong evidence of contracts negotiation expertise, including complex negotiations and significant cost savings
Although it is not required, a Juris Doctor (JD degree) or paralegal training and experience would be helpful
DFAR/FAR experience a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Manages indirect purchases for MEC using best-in-industry practices. Ensures appropriate work distribution to buyers and manages the team and individuals by key performance indications that meet company and department objectives.
Identify and lead indirect purchases for focus that provide the greatest benefit to support the business.
Establish and maintain a robust indirect procurement team that both meets the immediate needs of MEC indirect procurement today, but that can meet the demanding requirements of what MEC indirect procurement must be able to procure in the future to best support growing business needs.
Identify critical suppliers and establish LTAs where it makes business sense
Establish best-in-class indirect procurement processes and ensure company-wide compliance.
Ensure purchases undergo robust competition and negotiation.
Effectively balance risks, make decisions that best serve Marvin’s business interests, and solve complex problems with a sense of urgency.
Collaborate with facilities, IT, production, and all other cross-functional departments to ensure robust processes, compliance, best value, and timely resolution.
Review and possible implement a contracts management tool, centralized travel, procurement tool, vending or cafeteria services, and or other value-add opportunities for MEC indirect procurement
Other activities as assigned by the Director or VP of Procurement for the benefit of the organization