Manager of Procurement

Description

The Manager of Procurement provides strategic and operational leadership for the entire procurement function. This role oversees supplier management, sourcing strategy, cost control, compliance, and material availability for low-volume, high-complexity builds supporting military-grade products and PCBAs. Responsible for building a resilient supply chain, leading the purchasing team, and ensuring adherence to defense, ITAR, and quality requirements.

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that support production schedules for high-mix, engineering-intensive manufacturing.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of buyers at various seniority levels.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives, supplier consolidation, and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Oversee supplier selection and approval in collaboration with Quality and Engineering.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, DFARS
  , cybersecurity clauses, and customer-specific flow-downs.
• Monitor supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans for long-lead, obsolete, and specialty military-grade components.
• Establish KPIs (OTD, cost savings, lead-time adherence, supplier performance).
• Workcross-functionally with Production, Planning, Engineering, and Program Management.
• Oversee contract negotiations for pricing, blanket orders, LTAs, and supply agreements.
• Lead procurement involvement in NPI, ECO changes, and product transitions.
• Manage procurement systems and master data within ERP/MRP environments.

• 8–12+ years of procurement experience; 3–5 years leadership preferred.
• Strong understanding of PCBAs, electronic components, mechanical assemblies, and military-grade materials.
• Deep knowledge of ITAR, DFARS, FAR, counterfeit part prevention
  , and supplier cybersecurity requirements.
• Strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
• ERP/MRP expertise (costed BOMs, PO structuring, planning parameters).
• Analytical and financial acumen.

• ERP/MRP proficiency (transactional and planning).
• Understanding of BOM structures and engineering drawings.
• Electronics and PCBA component knowledge (ICs, passives, connectors, PCBs).
• Familiarity with DFARS, ITAR, and counterfeit avoidance standards.
• Supplier negotiation and contract fundamentals.

• Strong communication and supplier relationship skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Time management and ability to prioritize.
• Results-focused mindset with attention to detail.
• Collaboration with cross-functional engineering and production teams.