Purchasing/Procurement/Contract Manager (Aerospace/Defense) (Phoenix)
JMD Technologies Inc., Phoenix, AZ, United States
Title: Purchasing Manager (Defense Procurement – FAR/DFARS/ITAR)
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)
Employment Type:
Contract (6+ Months)
Status:
Accepting Candidates
Job Responsibilities:
Define and execute strategic sourcing plans for direct and indirect materials, components, subsystems, and services supporting site programs
Manage the full procurement lifecycle: requisition review, supplier identification, RFx / bidding, evaluation, award, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, renewals, and termination
Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, payment terms, logistics, warranties, and service level agreements
Establish, monitor, and report key metrics / KPIs (cost savings, on-time delivery, supplier performance, purchase price variance, lead time improvements, quality rejects)
Build and manage strong relationships with suppliers, including risk assessment, supplier qualification, audits, corrective action, and performance improvement
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and defense contract clauses (FAR, DFARS, ITAR, export controls)
Support new product introduction (NPI) and make vs buy decisions
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent)
Typically requires 6+ years of procurement / sourcing experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role
Previous experience with defense contracts, government procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS/ITAR)
Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost reduction
Experience with NPI / collaborative design-for-procurement
Excellent negotiation, analytical, financial, and decision-making skills
Strong communication skills, able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders
Proficiency with procurement systems, ERP (e.g. Oracle, SAP), e-sourcing, and spend analytics
Compensation
Estimated hourly range: $50–$60/hr (W-2)
Final rate within this range will be based on skills, experience, and interview results.
Work Schedule: 100% Onsite
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)
Employment Type:
Contract (6+ Months)
Status:
Accepting Candidates
Job Responsibilities:
Define and execute strategic sourcing plans for direct and indirect materials, components, subsystems, and services supporting site programs
Manage the full procurement lifecycle: requisition review, supplier identification, RFx / bidding, evaluation, award, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, renewals, and termination
Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, payment terms, logistics, warranties, and service level agreements
Establish, monitor, and report key metrics / KPIs (cost savings, on-time delivery, supplier performance, purchase price variance, lead time improvements, quality rejects)
Build and manage strong relationships with suppliers, including risk assessment, supplier qualification, audits, corrective action, and performance improvement
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and defense contract clauses (FAR, DFARS, ITAR, export controls)
Support new product introduction (NPI) and make vs buy decisions
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent)
Typically requires 6+ years of procurement / sourcing experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role
Previous experience with defense contracts, government procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS/ITAR)
Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost reduction
Experience with NPI / collaborative design-for-procurement
Excellent negotiation, analytical, financial, and decision-making skills
Strong communication skills, able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders
Proficiency with procurement systems, ERP (e.g. Oracle, SAP), e-sourcing, and spend analytics
Compensation
Estimated hourly range: $50–$60/hr (W-2)
Final rate within this range will be based on skills, experience, and interview results.
Work Schedule: 100% Onsite