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Purchasing Manager - Cox and Company

Direct Energie, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Job Title

This job post is for a procurement manager position in the aerospace industry. Activities

Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and execute sourcing strategies to meet production and business needs Manage vendor selection, negotiation, contract development, and supplier performance Support New Product Introduction by working directly with Engineering, including quote material providers and outside processing providers to support new projects Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to ensure purchased components meet technical specifications and quality standards Evaluate and mitigate supply chain risks, including supply disruptions and cost fluctuations Maintain compliance with all industry standards and regulations (AS9100, ITAR, customer specific requirements) Track and report key performance metrics related to supplier performance, quality, cost savings, commodity pricing trends and inflation Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and partners Support and introduce continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement and supply chain functions Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage staff of three buyers in all phases of purchase of material and services Qualifications

10+ years' experience in managerial role in procurement in the aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industry Strong knowledge of aerospace regulatory compliance, including but not limited to AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR, DFARS, EAR, and FAA/EASA Excellent negotiation skills Experience managing complex supplier relationships and multimillion dollar purchasing budgets Baccalaureate in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management ISM CPSM certification preferred APICS/ASCM certification preferred Informations supplmentaires

TotalEnergies valorises diversity, promotes individual development and offers equal employment opportunities to all candidates.