Procurement Manager

The Role

Hartzell Aerospace Welding (AWI) seeks a hands‑on Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement process and team, from sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to managing inventory and ensuring cost‑effective purchasing decisions. This Manager will act both as a strategic thinker and tactical executor. The Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing procurement strategies, maintaining supplier relationships and leading the team.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead and collaborate across departments to meet organizational goals effectively.

• Develop and lead a cohesive and talented staff, nurture a winning culture.
• Lead the transformation of the Supply Chain and set strategies to meet organizational goals and optimize cost.
• Manage and lead continuous improvement projects to improve the ability of the supply chain to deliver quality parts, on time at lowest total cost.
• Monitor and manage supply chain budgets, identifying opportunities for cost savings and ensuring procurement activities stay within budget constraints.
• Negotiate terms, prices and delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure the best value for the company.
• Manage and understand cross‑functional organization structure to ensure issues are addressed in a timely manner and are escalated through proper channels.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve problems/delays related to the supply chain.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain, including disruptions, quality issues or price fluctuations.

• Learn the company culture, values and product lines
• Become proficient in our Supply Chain Tools (ERP System, Lean DNA, etc.)
• Become recognized as a key resource with all cross‑functional partners

Bachelor of Science in Business preferred; 3-5 years minimum of related purchasing, procurement or buying experience in a mfg. environment.

• Negotiation Skills – demonstrated ability to strategically and effectively reach mutually beneficial agreements, while protecting the organization’s interests, maintaining relationships and achieving optimal value.
• Strong Project Management Skills – demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Understands business and management principles
• Business acumen – understands how the organization operates, generates revenue and delivers value
• Demonstrated understanding of the company financials
• Understands key business processes, KPIs and performance metrics
• Proficient Computer Skills (MS-Office)
• Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in understanding a complex MRP/ERP system. Knowledge of Epicor Kinetic is a plus.
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel

• Builds and leads a successful team – a hands on leader who uses appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; creates strong morale and spirit; shares wins and successes; develops their skills and abilities and deeply engages with the team and is inquisitive about their area of responsibility.
• Builds collaborative working relationships – develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Works effectively with cross‑functional teams to ensure procurement aligns with the broader organizational goals.
• Continuous improvement and collaboration – drives continuous improvement within the supply chain team and suppliers.
• Decision making – utilizes strong judgment to make informed and timely decisions, balancing cost, quality and supplier reliability in the procurement process.
• Demonstrates ethics and values – adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in line with those values. Practices and rewards these values to reinforce desired company culture.
• Drives for results – is action oriented and can be counted on to meet goals successfully; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

We are a team that prides ourselves on a culture that supports shared values of empowerment, accountability, drive, integrity, and respect. Our team shares a deep commitment to safety, collaboration, and a love for all things aviation. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support your well‑being and professional growth including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(K) plans with employer match, company provided Growth Participation Units (GPU) and so much more.

Our GPU benefit is unique to the industry and encourages all employees to think like owners and receive future financial reward for contributions to business growth. Join our team to be part of a culture that encourages growth and development and celebrates our success.

Hartzell Aerospace Welding is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability/E-Verify Employer