Job Details

Location: Briggs, TX

Location: Onsite: 5 days/week WITH 50% travel

Salary Range: $105,000-$150,000 - based on experience level

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• BS Degree
• 7+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management
• Experience working with composite materials, sources, and suppliers
• Aerospace industry experience
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Experienced meeting with clients and stakeholders
• Knowledge of procurement software and tools
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in raw metallics along with machining, forming, and finishing of metallic components.
• MS Office experience

Desired:

• Odoo ERP/MRP knowledge
• ITAR experience
• AS9100 experience

Composite Experience Needed:

Focus: Structures team and programs using composite materials

Materials:

• Carbon fiber (well-defined groupings)
• Epoxies and adhesives
• Core materials (e.g., carbon fiber sandwich structures)
• Secondary structures (e.g., rocket housings)
• Tooling and equipment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement supplier engagement and supply base growth strategies
• Conduct strategic market analysis to stay informed about industry trends and best practices
• Lead negotiations with key suppliers
• Ensure compliance with contracts
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure supplier capabilities meet the current and future needs of the business
• Drive internal communication through collaboration with stakeholders
• Manage supplier risk, including regular assessments and development of category and supplier-specific mitigation strategies
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance regarding quality, cost, delivery, and innovation