Supply Chain Manager

Description

We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to oversee purchasing, supplier strategy, inventory planning, and logistics operations in Texas. This role plays a key part in maintaining material availability, controlling costs, and supporting production and program schedules in a regulated manufacturing environment. The position works closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management to strengthen supplier performance, reduce risk, and improve overall supply chain efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Direct end-to-end purchasing activities, from supplier sourcing and bid evaluation through contract negotiation and order placement for materials, parts, and external services.

• Build and maintain productive supplier partnerships that support quality expectations, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing across programs.

• Measure vendor performance using operational and commercial indicators, then lead corrective actions and improvement plans when results fall short.

• Expand and strengthen the supply base by identifying, assessing, and onboarding new suppliers to improve continuity and reduce sourcing risk.

• Oversee demand planning, inventory levels, and material availability to keep manufacturing schedules on track and minimize shortages or excess stock.

• Collaborate with production and operations teams to align procurement priorities with build schedules, customer commitments, and changing program needs.

• Ensure purchasing records, supplier documentation, and contract files are accurate and audit-ready while supporting internal, customer, and regulatory reviews.

• Analyze supply chain exposure such as constrained materials, supplier instability, and external disruptions, and implement practical mitigation strategies.

• Contribute to proposal and planning efforts by supplying cost inputs, lead-time guidance, sourcing recommendations, and make-versus-buy analysis.

• Promote process improvements, reporting discipline, and best practices across supply chain activities while providing guidance to less experienced team members as needed.

Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or purchasing roles, preferably with increasing responsibility.

• Background in a manufacturing setting with practical understanding of material flow, supplier coordination, and production support.

• Knowledge of government contracting expectations and regulated industry compliance requirements, ideally within aerospace or defense.

• Demonstrated success negotiating pricing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements while balancing cost, quality, and delivery goals.

• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning or procurement systems such as Costpoint, Oracle, or similar business platforms.

• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills with the ability to interpret metrics and present actionable insights.

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with eligibility to work in the U.S. required for this position.

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