דרושים » רכש ולוגיסטיקה » Procurement Manager

Required Procurement Manager
Description
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading the company's procurement activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, components, and services required for manufacturing operations in the aerospace and defense industry. The role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, optimizing inventory levels, supporting production continuity, and driving continuous improvement across the procurement function.
The Purchasing Manager works closely with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance with industry regulations, contractual requirements, and company objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business and operational objectives.
Lead all purchasing activities for direct and indirect materials, subcontracting services, and capital equipment.
Manage supplier selection, qualification, negotiations, and long-term supplier relationships.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
Ensure material availability to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
Monitor supplier performance, including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
Collaborate with Engineering and Quality departments during new product introductions and supplier qualification processes.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency sourcing plans.
Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense industry standards, contractual obligations, and company procurement policies.
Lead purchasing process improvements and support digitalization initiatives within ERP systems.
Prepare periodic procurement reports and executive management presentations.
Develop, monitor, analyze, and present procurement KPIs to the VP of Operations and senior management.
Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives based on KPI performance.
Manage, mentor, and develop the purchasing team.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
On-Time Delivery (OTD) from suppliers
Supplier Lead Time Performance
Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
Annual Cost Savings / Cost Reduction
Supplier Quality Performance (PPM / NCR Rate)
Inventory Turnover
Material Availability for Production
Purchase Order Cycle Time
Procurement Budget Performance
Supplier On-Time Response Rate
Strategic Supplier Development Progress
Procurement Compliance Rate.