Procurement Manager - Aerospace/Defense

KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that provides leadership and exceptional talent to some of the world’s leading companies. Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completed countless engagements across the United States. We represent clients in all industries and all sizes. Our mission is to provide exceptional client and candidate experiences in order to get the best possible results. On behalf of our client, we are excited to present the following confidential role. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!

**This is a full time permanent role**

The Role:

The Global Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the procurement and supplier quality activities to support our Aerospace Strategic Business Unit. The SBU has 10 manufacturing sites, and 16 distribution centers and procures direct and indirect products and services in support of manufacturing and distributing our products/services.

Job Duties:

• Establish and implement benchmarks and metrics including scorecards to set baseline standards and review for improvement opportunities.
  

• Coordinate and oversee company procurement with a view towards reducing costs while improving the overall quality of sourced goods and services.
  

• Lead the Operational and Sourcing teams, and the Supplier Quality team associated with the SBU.
  

• Negotiate multi-year contracts to cover 85% of SBU spend.
  

• Collaborate with business leaders to evaluate, anticipate, and drive attainment of SBU and platform revenue and margin goals
  

• Ensure compliance with Federal (FAR/DFAR/ITAR), State and Municipal requirements including Small Business Reporting
  

• Reduce risk supply by developing key second source suppliers
  

Requirements

• US Citizen
  

• BS/BA degree or equivalent in business operations, procurement, finance, or similar field
  

• Minimum 10 years of direct procurement or sourcing experience in a large corporate setting
  

• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
  

• Aerospace/government contracts experience
  

• Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including QAD, Oracle, ePro, etc
  

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
  
• Generous Vacation Policy
  
• 401k with Roth option & 8% Company Match
  
• Profit Sharing
  
• Annual Bonus Potential
  
• 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
  
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Company Paid Life Insurance
  
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
  
• Annual Merit Raises
  
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
  
• Professional Development Opportunities
  
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
  
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
  
• Opportunities for Community Engagement